Latin American Revolutions

  • Start of the Haitian Revolution

    Start of the Haitian Revolution
    White slaves owners mistreated african slaves.The class from the Encomienda system that led the revolution was the enslaved africans.The leaders of this revolution were Toussaint L'Ouverture and Jean Jacques.
  • End of the Haitian Revolution

    End of the Haitian Revolution
    They fought against France for their independence. The revolution was successful because Toussaint had taken control of island and free all the slaves. Jean Desaline took up the fight for freedom. Became 1st black colony to free itself from European control.
  • Start of Mexican Revolution

    Start of Mexican Revolution
    Hidalgo rang the bell of the church and gathered peasants and he issued a call for rebellion against the spanish.The leader of this revolution was Miguel Hidalgo and Jose Maria Morelos.The Encomienda System that led the revolution were Indians and Mestizos.
  • Start of the South American Revolution

    Start of the South American Revolution
    South American Revolution started after Venezuela declared its independence from Spain.The social class in the Encomienda System that led the revolution was the creoles. The leaders of the revolution were Simon Bolivar and Jose de San Martin.
  • End of the Mexican Revolution

    End of the Mexican Revolution
    The Mexican Revolution fought against the Spanish.The revolution was successful because they became independent in 1821.
  • Brazil Revolution

    Brazil Revolution
    After Napoleon's defeat in 1815 the Portuguese government returned to Portugal six years later. But his son stayed behind in Brazil. The Creoles demanded independence and asked Dom Pedro to rule. Brazil got their independence from Portugal. The Revolution was successful because in 1822 he declared independence in a bloodless revolution.
  • End of the South American Revolution

    End of the South American Revolution
    This revolution was successful because Bolivar was able to free the countries, now known as Colombia, Venezuela, Panama, and Ecuador.This revolution was fought against Spain.