1. Latin American Independence Movements
IBF * Mr. McEntarfer * Global III

3. Imperialism
Imperialism is one country taking over another's nation or lands. Why might a country do this to another?

4. The Colonization of the America’s by Spain and Portugal

5. Slavery in the America’s

6. Chatel Slavery in the Ameicas

8. Triangular Trade
Use your glossary to define “Triangular Trade” What was traded and to where?

10. Revolutions in Latin America were in part inspired by the French and American Revolutions

11. Revolution in Haiti. page 682
Questions
Why did slaves in the French colony of Saint Dominique (Haiti) Revolt?
What events led up to General Dessalines’s declaration of independence for Haiti?

12. South American Wars for Independence
Questions page
How did events in Europe lead to revolution in the Spanish colonies?
What tactics did Jose de San Martin and Simon Bolivar use to defeat Spanish forces in South America?

13. Napoleon Invades Spain and Portugal

14. Map Exercise
Turn to page 685 read the map and answer the Geography Skill Builder Questions

15. Independence Movements Before and After

16. End of Spanish Rule in Mexico
Questions: page 685
What is the significance of the grito de Dolores?
What role did Indians, mestizos, and creoles play in Mexico’s independence from Spain?

17. Colonial Latin American Social Pyramid
Directions: Describe the following groups and then create a social pyramid depicting their place on the pyramid.
Mestizos
Peninsulares
Enslaved Africans
Mulatto’s
Creoles
Indians

18. Critical Thinking Questions:
Why could only the peninsulares hold the highest offices?
From the view of the colonial powers, why were the creoles the most dangerous part of the population?
What factors caused the revolution in Latin America
What was there about Padre Miguel Hidalgo that inspired people to follow him in rebellion?
Why didn’t the Portuguese king object to Brazil gaining independence?

19. Writing Activity
Write a response to the statement: “Through its policies, Spain gave up its right to rule South America”