2. Revolution in Haiti…  Timeframe: 1791 - 1802  Leader: Toussaint L’Ouverture  Issues: Slave rebellion against French, Spanish and British white owners Rebellion against French control of the island Haitian slaves desire liberty and racial equality  Outcome: Slavery is abolished Haiti gains its independence L’Ouverture is sent to France and imprisoned in a mountain jail

3. Revolution in Venezuela… Penninsulares Creoles Mestizoes Mulattoes Africans Natives

4. Revolution in Venezuela…  Timeframe: 1813 - 1822  Leader: Simon Bolivar  Issues: Refusal to recognize Napoleon’s brother as king Creole rebellion against Spanish control ○ Joined by Mestizoes and Mulatoes Creoles desire political and economic independence  Outcome: Almost all of Latin America gains its independence New countries are formed Bolivar becomes president of “New Granada”

5. Independence In Latin America

6. In Your Groups…  Which revolution was the most needed?  Which revolution was the most severe?  Which revolution accomplished its goals?  Which revolution had the biggest impact on the world.  Which revolutionary leader is the most impressive?