1. Aim:
How did the independence movements begin in Latin America?

2. Why do you think Native Americans fought on both sides of the Independent movement in Latin America?
Which side would you have fought on? Why?

3. Discontent of Creoles Creoles were educated and wealthy
Unable to hold high offices in the colonial government (held for Peninsulares)

4. The American Revolution
North Americans rebelled against British king
Creoles read translations of Revolutionary Heroes’ writings (Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Thomas Paine)

6. The French Revolution (1789)
French overthrew their King
Series of wars followed—France fought against much of Europe
Napoleon overthrows Spanish King and appoints his brother
Latin American colonies refuse to obey foreign King

7. Economic Policies
Creoles felt that mercantilism limited the economic development and prosperity of Latin America
Do you believe the Creoles were justified in feeling this way? Why/why not?

8. Rise of “American” Feeling
Many colonists began to feel like Americans rather than Europeans
Growing feeling of Nationalism
Disapproval of being ruled by “foreigners”