1. Latin American Independence

2. Nationalism – desire for national independence, pride in your country/nation

3. Latin America Nationalism Causes Enlightenment ideas spread Encouraged by American & French Revolutions -  wanted freedom from European colonial masters

4. Revolution in Haiti Slaves greatly outnumbered French August 1791, enslaved Africans revolted led by Toussaint L’Ouverture By 1801- Taken entire control of Haiti and freed all slaves French seized & imprisoned him, but in 1804 his lieutenant declared the colony independent.

5. Revolution Spreads Creoles- Spaniards born in new world, not Spain- led rebellions in 1810, when Napoleon invaded Spain kicked king off throne. Simon Bolivar-led Venezuela’s independence from Spain, 1811-1819 Jose de San Martin- from Argentina but helped Chile gain independence left his army with Bolivar to help Peru Helped both Chile and Peru fight for independence. BOLIVAR De San Martin

6. Mexican Independence Led by Native Americans and mestizos (mixed European and Native ancestry) Miguel Hidalgo- 1810- Called for rebellion against Spanish, led march toward Mexico City- defeated in 1811 1821, Augustin de Iturbide (Creole) switched sides and declared independence * Declared himself emperor- Overthrown 1823 Central America declares independence

7. Assignment Using pages 247- 252 create a eulogy for one of the men talked about in your notes: Include Name Country Accomplishments Death Picture Be creative- write it as if you were going to recite this eulogy at the man’s funeral.