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Beginning of Haitian revolt
Slaves in Saint Domingue (modern day Haiti) Were fed up with their harsh conditions and began revolting against French colonial rule. -
Revolution kicks off
Toussaint L’Ouverture led a slave uprising -
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Haitian revolution
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France frees the slaves in Haiti
France freed the slaves in Haiti because of it’s own trouble, L’ourveture joins their forces -
Toussaint becomes Governor-General
Toussaint declares himself Governor-General for life wanting peace and order, but France wasn’t feeling it -
Troops sent to Haiti
Napoleon sent troops to shut down Toussaint -
Toussaint’s end
Toussaint gets betrayed, captured, and sent to die in French prison, but his peeps don’t give up -
Haiti declares independence
Haiti declares independence becoming the first black republic in the world. Jean-Jaques Dessalines became the first ruler of -
Miguel de Hidalgo revolts
Miguel de Hidalgo - a parish priest roused the Natives and Mestizos - revolted - after early victories he lost Creole support and was executed -
The beginning of the Mexican war for Independence
The “Grito de Dolores” is issued by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a Catholic priest, rallying Mexicans to revolt against Spanish colonial. Rule. -
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Mexican Independence
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Hidalgo’s defeat
Hidalgo’s forces suffer defeat at the battle of Calderon Bridge, leading to his capture and execution. Jose Maria Morelos assumes leadership of the independence movement -
Congress of Chilpancingo
Morelos convenes the Congress of Chilpancingo, which declares Mexico’s independence and adopts the “Sentiments of the Nation” document outlining principles for a future Mexican state. -
Decree of war to death
Bolivarnissues the “Decree of War to the Death”, which declared total war against Spanish forces and harsh treatment for any captured Spaniards -
Morelos’ execution
Morelos is captured and executed by Spanish forces. The independence movement faces setbacks but continues under other leaders -
Bolivar liberates territories in New Granada from Spanish forces
Bolivar leads the daring and arduous “Admirable Campaign,” crossing the Andes from Venezuela into New Granada (present day Columbia), defeating Spanish forces, and liberating several territories -
Conservative Creoles win independence
Under Augustin Iturbide the Conservative Creoles win independece with him being the first emperor -
The plan of Iguala
Agustin de Iturbide, a former royalist officer, joins forces with Vicente Guerrero, a revolutionary leader, to form the Plan of Iguala, which calls for Mexican independence, unity, and equality. This alliance marks a crucial turning point in the independence struggle -
Treaty of Cordoba
The plan of Iguala leads to the signing of the Treaty of Cordoba on August 24, effectively ending the war and recognizing Mexico’s independence from Spain -
Venezuela’s independence
Bolivar’s forces, alongside those of his ally Jose de San Martin, achieve victory over Spanish forces in the Battle of Carabobo, securing Venezuela’s independence -
Mexico independence day
The first day of the uprising -
Battle of Junin in Peru
Bolivar leads the Battle of Junin in Peru, securing a decisive victory against spanish forces -
Bolivia is established
Bolivia, named in honor of bolivar, is established as an independent republic -
Congress of Panama
Bolivar convenes the Congress of Panama, aiming to promote unity and cooperation among the newly independent Latin American nations. However, the congress fails to achieve significant results -
Liberal Spanish Constitution
Liberal factions within Spain’s army initiate a rebellion, leading to the adoption of the liberal Spanish Constitution of 1812. This event encourages Mexican independence supporters