1. Agenda 1.Notes 2.Video 3. Reading (10-15 minutes) 4. (If done early, work on HW due Thursday) 5. TTL

3. Table of Contents 1.Demographics of Latin America 9.25 2.Encomiendas9.26 3. Gender Roles9.27 4. African Slavery9.28 5. Slave Life10.1 6. Haitian Revolution 10.2 7. Brazilian and Mexican Independence 10.3 8. Simon Bolivar10.9

4. Simon Bolivar and San Martin10.9 Simon Bolivar: royalist: republicanism: “able despotism”:

5. Simon Bolivar Rich, aristocratic creole from Venezuela Firm believer in republicanism Disillusioned by Napoleon when he crowns himself Emperor of France. Idolized as the “Libertador” Sought to create a united South American nation.

6. royalists Latin Americans loyal to the Spanish king

7. republicanism belief in a republic- a government where leaders are chosen by the people through free elections new idea  most countries were still dictatorships or monarchies

8. “able despotism” despotism: rule by one person with complete power Central problem of post-independence LA: privileged whites did not want to share power with blacks, mestizos, mulattos BOLIVAR’S SOLUTION: Bolivar will be dictator, ensure equality between races, while protecting rights of EVERYONE.

9. Classwork 1.Find a partner at your table. Split up the reading (A is the longest). 2.Share out- DO NOT COPY. You will receive a 5/10 if you simply copy notes from your partner.

10. Homework (Due WEDNESDAY 10.10) Write a short eulogy for Simon Bolivar, the Latin American independence leader. -Who was he? -What were his significant accomplishments? Option A: Explain why he was a tyrannical dictator who turned his back on the ideals of republicanism Option B: Explain why he was misunderstood and how he tried to do what was best. Use ALL of the terms we studied today in your response.