Latin American Revolution

  • The Start of the Haitian Revolution

    The Start of the Haitian Revolution
    The revolution began because the Haitians were being oppressed and were made slaves by France so after the success of the American Revolution they revolted. It was led by African Slaves and one leader in particular was Toussaint L'Ouverture and Jean-Jacques Dessalines.
  • End of the Haitian Revolution

    End of the Haitian Revolution
    This revolution was fought against France. This revolution ended when the Haitians drove France from Haiti and became the first colony to free itself.
  • The Start of the Mexican Revolution

    The Start of the Mexican Revolution
    The revolution started in a church with thousands of Indians and Mestizos that were led by a Creole. The leaders were Miguel Hidalgo and Jose Maria Morelos.
  • The Start of the South American Revolution

    The Start of the South American Revolution
    This revolution started with numerous defeats for the Creoles. This revolution was led by Creoles for independence. The leader of this revolution was Simon Bolivar and Jose de San Martin.
  • The End of the Mexican Revolution

    The End of the Mexican Revolution
    This revolution was fought against Spain. It ended when the same Spaniard soldier who killed Hidalgo claimed independence which was a success.
  • The Start of the Brazilian Revolution

    The Start of the Brazilian Revolution
    Napoleons army invaded Portugal causing the King and Queen to flee to Brazil to make a new capital. The Creoles in Brazil led the revolution that then ensued, they were led by Dom Pedro.
  • The End of the Brazilian Revolution

    The End of the Brazilian Revolution
    The Brazilians fought against Portugal who made their new capital in Brazil. It ended when 8,000 Brazilians signed a petition to make Dom Pedro their new leader without bloodshed.
  • The End of the South American Revolution

    The End of the South American Revolution
    This country fought against Spain for independence. This revolution ended with Bogota, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Venezuela, Chile, Argentina, and Peru being freed from Spanish rule.