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Toussaint L'Ouverture (former black slave owner) Started the revolution with 100,000 slaves in 1791. He wanted to revolt and gain Independence from France.
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In May, (a few months later) Toussaint agreed to halt/stop the Revolution if the French would end slavery. However, the French later accused Toussaint of planning another uprising and imprisoned him. On January 1st 1804, General Dessalines declared the colony an independent country. Haiti became the first black colony to free itself from European control.
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The 3 main leaders of the Mexican Revolution Padre Miguel Hidalgo, Jose Maria Morelos, and Augstin de Iturbide who were Creoles. The Revolution began with the generals wanting Independence. They fought in numerous battles and ambushed the spanish for a victory.
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The two Creoles Simon Bolivar and Jose de san Martin lead South America to Independence. It started with Simon bolivar declaring independence for Venezuela from spain in 1811. He attacked the spanish my surprise in Bogota for a decisive victory.
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In 1821 Padre Morelos proclaimed Independence, the revolution was a success. The uprising of the mexican Creoles, mestizos, and indians was over.
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Napoleon was a French general who invaded Portugal. The King of Portugal was forced to flee, but Napoleon wanted this he wanted to close ports from other countries to stop British shipping. For 14 years the Portuguese ran the Brazilian kingdom but lost in 1815 King John stayed in Brazil and demanded independence from portugal and gained it in 1822..
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The Brazilian Revolution has ended in 1822 september 7th. King John wanted to make Brazil its own colony which he did. He is considered a hero. This revolution lasted only one day and was a successful revolution that won the Independence of Brazil.
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The end of the South American Revolution was a success. The last major battle for the Independence of Latin America in Ayachu or Peru. The later countries became the Gran Colombia which consisted of Venezuela, Colombia, Panama, and Ecuador.
