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Haiti gains independence
After many battles against the French, Haiti is finally independent. They have abolished slavery and people there are now looking for new ways to live and survive. The once mighty colony is now steeped in poverty. -
Bolivar begins Venezuela's fight for independence
Bolivar begins fighting for Venezuela's independence from the Spanish throne. He and the people of Venezuela want to gain more rights and be treated equally. -
Gran Columbia gains its independence
Led by Simon Bolivar, the countries of Gran Columbia gain their independence after many years of battling the Spanish. With Bolivar, as their dictator the countries are holding together, but not by much. The landscape makes it hard for these countries to unite. -
Jose de San Martin frees Peru
In 1821, a Criollo from Argentina named Jose de San Martin, frees Peru from Spanish control. Jose de San Martin used his expertise and his military tactics to liberate this country. -
Mexico gains its independence
After many other revolutions Mexico decides that it wants to be independent form Spain too. Even though it took 11 years to do so, it was worth it for the Mexicans. They were free.
