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Bolivar returned to Venezuela
Bolivar returned to Venezuela in 1807 after a brief visit to the United States. In 1808, Napoleon installed his brother, Joseph, as King of Spain. This launched a great popular revolt in Spain known as the Peninsular War. In America, as in Spain, regional juntas were formed to resist the new king. Unlike the Spanish juntas, however, the American juntas fought against the power of the Spanish king, not only the person of Joseph Bonaparte -
Bolivar returned to Venezuela
Venezuela declared its independence from Spain and Bolivar was sent with others on a diplomatic mission to England. On June 3, 1811, Bolivar returned to Venezuela and, in August, made a speech calling for independence. He then participated in the battle of Valencia under the command of Francisco de Miranda -
A holiday for columbians
Aug 7, 1819 it was a fight for independence in Spanish South America. The colombians celebrate it on every Aug 7 because they won the war.This national holiday is celebrated with parades and festivals throughout Colombia. The military will pay homage to the soldiers who fell in the battle. -
captring Tunja
There was a army of 3 000 under simón bolivar Francisco de Paula Gámeza July 12 and Pantano de Vargas July 25 and captured Tunja on August 5 In the final encounter at Boyaca in. 1820 Creoles established ruling juntas in Caracas, Venezuela. -
Final encounter at Boyaca
In the final encounter at Boyaca, Santander cut off the Spanish advance force near a bridge over the Boyaca River, while Bolívar’s troops attacked the main force a half mile away, capturing about 1,800 prisoners and the Spanish commander. -
Independence movement
He lead many battles for his beliefs. Bolivar led his forces into the most important battle of the Spanish American Independence movement the celebrated Battle of Boyacá.The Spanish army was an easy target for Bolivar and his troops because they were exhausted and in extremely poor condition to do battle.
