1. The Latin American Revolution By: Elizabeth Scotch

2. Causes French and American Revolutions Enlightenment Taxes Trade restrictions Growing restrictions

3. Simón Bolívar helped in a number of revolutions in northern South America. was a wealthy Creole officer Btw 1817 & 1822 he won a series of victories in Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. Rejected being crowned king

4. José de San Martin Known as The liberator Known for Military tactics Helped the Spanish colonies win independence

5. Map of Independence

6. Turning point Napoleon conquers Spain Takes King Ferdinand VII captive Gave opportunity for colonies to gain independence

7. Groups Criolles –Born in America claming to be pure Spanish –Were treated bad by Spaniards Royalists –Loyal to the King –Against revolution

8. Importance/Success Could trade with whoever they wanted to trade with Venezuela gained independence

9. Latin American Revolution Causes were taxes & enlightenment Main leader = Simon Bolivar People were tired of King Ferdinand VII laws French Revolution Causes were taxes on 3 rd estate, hunger, and lavish spending Main leader = Napoleon People were tired of taxes and the nobility’s special privileges