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The Latin American Revolutions

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  • The Revolutions Begin

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    Rebellion broke out in several parts of Latin America. The drive toward independence had begun.

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    San Martín’s Argentina declared its independence. However, Spanish forces in nearby Chile and Peru still posed a threat.

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    In 1817, San Martín led an army on a grueling march across the Andes to Chile and finally freed the country.

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    Bolívar led over 2,000 soldiers on a daring march through the Andes into what is now Colombia. He won.

  • Bolivar Meets San Martin

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    Bolívar marched south into Ecuador where he finally met José de San Martín.

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  • Battle of Ayacucho

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    San Martín's and Bolívar's army went on to defeat the Spanish at the Battle of Ayacucho and won Peru’s independence also freeing the Spanish colonies in Latin America.