Latin American Revolutions

  • The start of the Haitian Revolution

    The start of the Haitian Revolution
    The revolution began when the oppressed people in the French colony in Haiti rose up against their French masters.The class in the Encomienda system that led the revolution is the African slaves, The leader of the revolution was Toussaint L'Ouverture.
  • The end of the Haitian Revolution

    The end of the Haitian Revolution
    The Haitian fought the French (France) and declared their independence from them. The revolution ended when Jean-Jacques Dessalines declared the colony an independent country. The revolution was a success because they got their freedom back and slavery ended,
  • The start of the Mexican Revolution

    The start of the Mexican Revolution
    The revolution began when Padre Miguel Hidalgo called for revolution against the Spanish. The social classes that participated in the revolution were Mestizos, Creoles and Indians. The important leaders were Miguel Hidalgo, Jose Maria Morelos, and Agustin de Iturbide.
  • The start of the South American Revolution

    The start of the South American Revolution
    The revolution began when the Creoles returned to Latin America bringing ideas of revolution with them. The social class that participated in the revolution were the creoles.The important leaders were Simon Bolivar and Jose de San Martin.
  • The end date of the Mexican Revolution

    The end date of the Mexican Revolution
    They fought against the Spanish. The revolution ended when Padre Morelos proclaimed their independence. The revolution was successful because Agustin de Iturbide proclaimed independence for Mexico.
  • The end of the South American Revolution

    The end of the South American Revolution
    The revolution began when Napoleon´s armies invaded Spain and Portugal. The royal Family boarded ships to escape capture. The social class that participated in the revolution were the Creoles. The important leader was Dom Pedro.
  • The end of the Brazilian Revolution

    The end of the Brazilian Revolution
    They fought against the Portugal. The revolution ended when Eight thousand Brazilians signed a petition asking Dom Pedro to rule. The revolution was successful because Brazil got its independence.
  • The end of the South American Revolution

    The end of the South American Revolution
    They fought against Spain and declared their from them. The revolution when Bolivars defeated the Spanish in the battle of Ayacucho. The revolution was successful because Bolivar defeated the Spanish and Venezuela, Columbia, Panama, and Ecuador.