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Slaves in Haiti was fed up with harsh conditions and began revolt
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Revolution kicked off with huge slave uprising
Led by Toussaint L’Ouverture -
France freed the slaves and Toussaint joined forces with them
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Toussaint declared himself governor-general
He was about peace and order but France didn’t like that -
France sent Napolean’s troop to shut him down
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Toussaint was sent to die in a French prison once he was caught
Everyone else though didn’t give up the fight -
Haiti declared independence
First black republic in the world. Jean-Jacques Dessalines became the first ruler os independent Haiti -
Venezuelan independence movement
This happened following the outbreak of the Venezuelan War of Independence. -
Griot de Dolores
Issued by Miguel Hidalgo y Costello, Catholic priest, rallying Mexicans to revolt against Spanish colonial rule. -
Defeat at Battle of Calderón Bridge
Hidalgo was captured and executed. José Maria Morelos takes leadership over the Independence movement -
Congress of Chilpancingo
Delayers Mexico’s independence and adopts the “Sentiments of the Nation” outlining principles for a future Mexican state. -
“Decreto de Guerra a Muerte”
Which declared total war against Spanish forces and harsh treatment for any captured Spaniards. -
Morelos captured
Morelos gets captured and executed. Independence movement faces setbacks but continues under other leaders -
“Admirable Campaign”
Bolivar leads crossing the Andes from Venezuela into New Granada. Defeating Spanish forces and liberating territories. -
Liberal factions initiate a revolution
This led to the adoption of liberal Spanish Constitution of 1812. Encourages Mexican independence supporters. -
Plan of Iguala
Agustin de Iturbide joins forces with Vicente Guerrero and form Plan of Iguala. This alliance marks a crucial turning point in the independence struggle. -
Battle of Carabobo
Bolivar and José de San Martin achieve victory over Spanish forces. Securing Venezuela’s independence. -
Treaty of Córdoba
The treaty effectively ended the war and recognized Mexico’s independence from Spain. -
Battle of Junin
Bolivar fights the Spanish in Peru securing a decisive victory. -
Bolivia independent
Named Bolivia in honor of Bolivar -
Congress of Panama
Aims to promote unity and cooperation among the newly independent Latin American nations. Congress fails to achieve significant results.