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Start of the Haitian Revolution
How - The revolution began because the French had been enslaving African-Americans and abusing their power over them. It began when 100,000 Haitians rose in revolt.
Class - African-Americans and Slaves
Leaders - Toussaint L’Ouverture, Jean-Jacques Dessalines -
End of the Haitian Revolution
They fought for their independence from France. The revolution was successful. Although at first the Toussaint failed due to the French not holding up their end of an agreement, he paved a way for Jean-Jacques Dessalines to take his place and eventually gain freedom from the French and end slavery. -
The Start of the Mexican Revolution
The revolution started because there was a priest who believed in the Enlightenment ideals and wanted freedom from the Spanish. He gathered the people in the church and issued a call for rebellion. The revolution was led by Miguel Hidalgo and Jose Maria Morelos and fought by the Mestizos and Indians. -
Start of the South American Revolution
The revolution began because they didn’t support the King of Spain since he was the brother of the French ruler. It was led by Simon Bolivar and Jose De San Martin and fought by the creoles. -
End of the Mexican Revolution
They fought for their independence from Spain. The revolution was successful when Mexico gained its independence from Spain in 1821. -
Start of the Brazilian Revolution
It started because Brazilians did not want to become a colony again, which is what King John had planned. The revolution was led by Dom Pedro and fought by the Creoles. It was a bloodless revolution. -
End of the Brazilian Revolution
They fought for their independence from Portugal. The revolution was successful because they gained their independence in a short amount of time and without any deaths. -
End of the South American Revolution
They fought for their independence from Spain The revolution was successful because in the end South America was freed from Spanish rule and were able to become individual independent countries.