Latin American Revolutions

  • The Start of the Haitian Revolution

    The Start of the Haitian Revolution
    The revolution started because the whites were oppressing the slaves. One of the classes from the Encomienda system that led the revolution were the African slaves. The leaders of the revolution were Toussaint L'ouverture and Jacques Dessalines were the individual leaders.
  • The end of the Haitian Revolution

    The end of the Haitian Revolution
    The European country that the Haitian revolution was fighting against was France. The revolution ended when Dessalines declared Haiti an independent country. It was successful because Haiti was the first colony to free itself from the control of the Europeans.
  • The Start of the Mexican Revolution

    The Start of the Mexican Revolution
    The revolution started because the creoles did not want their privileges to be controlled by the Spanish. Also, the Indians and the mestizos wanted freedom and equality. The classes from the Encomienda system that led the revolution were the Indians, Mestizos, and Creoles. The revolution leaders were Miguel Hidalgo, Jose Maria Morelos and Agustin de Iturbide.
  • Start of the South American Revolution

    Start of the South American Revolution
    The social class that participated in the revolution were the creoles. The revolution started because the creoles could not hold office. They wanted to be a part of the government. The leaders were Simon Bolivar and Jose de San Martin.
  • End of the Mexican Revolution

    End of the Mexican Revolution
    The European country the Mexican revolution fought against was Spain. The revolution was successful because they still got their independence even though Agustin was fighting for the Spanish and then switched to the Indians and Mestizos.
  • The Start of the Brazilian Revolution

    The Start of the Brazilian Revolution
    The leaders of the revolution were Dom Pedro, KIng John, Prince John. The revolution started because Brazil did not want to be a colony again. Also 8,000 brazilians made a petition for Pedro to rule. The social classes that participated in the revolution were the creoles and the royal family.
  • The End of the Brazilian Revolution

    The End of the Brazilian Revolution
    The European country that the brazilian revolution was against was Portugal. It was successful because it was a bloodless revolt. They also got their independence the same day.
  • End of the South American Revolution

    End of the South American Revolution
    The European country the South American revolution fought against was Spain. It was successful because the Spanish colonies in Latin America were finally free. Also, Venezuela, Colombia, Panama, and Ecuador were joined together.