1. Central and South America – Mexico – Cuba – Haiti – Puerto Rico – Panama – Colombia – Venezuela – Brazil

2. Latin America Mexico Cuba Haiti Puerto Rico Panama Colombia Venezuela Brazil

3. Read Chapter 14.4 Pages 453-459

4. Reasons for Revolutions in Latin America American Revolution French Revolution Napoleon’s conquests in Europe

5. Latin American Society Prosperity from increased exports led to growth in the Latin American middle class Wealth, social prestige, and political power in Latin America was based on land holdings Latin American economy was dominated by Great Britain

6. Mestizos The largest group in Mexico Worked as servants and laborers

7. Miguel Hidalgo Hero of Mexican independence after 1810 Studied the French Revolution Inspired the mestizos to revolt againt the Spanish

8. Agustin de Iturbide Chosen by Mexican elites to lead a revolt against Spanish rule

9. Simon Bolivar Completed the liberation of Peru Led South American independence movements against Spain

10. Jose de San Martin Completed the liberation of Peru Led South American independence movements against Spain

11. Monroe Doctrine U.S. policy guaranteed the independence of new Latin American nations and warned against European intervention in Latin America

12. Benito Juarez Son of Native American peasants Brought liberal reforms to Mexico – Land distribution to the poor

13. Mexican Reform Movement 1855-1876 Separation of church and state Land distribution to the poor An education system

14. Fransico Madero Seized control of Mexico from Porfirio Diaz Opened the door for a wider revolution led by Emiliano Zapata