The Latin American Revolutions (1800-1830)

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What were the Latin American Revolutions?

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(1800-1830)The events where the colonies of Latin America fought to gain independence from Spain, Portugal, and France.

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Who controlled the governments of Latin America before the revolutions?

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Peninsulares, people born in Spain and Portugal.

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Who demanded more rights in Latin America?

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Creoles (Europeans born in Latin America), Mestizos (mixed Europeans/Native Americans), Native Americans, and African slaves.

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What inspired the Latin Americans to fight for independence?

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The ideas of the Enlightenment, the American Revolution, and the French Revolution.

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Name 4 leaders who helped gain independence for Latin America.

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Simon Bolivar

Jose de San Martin

Miguel Hidalgo

Toussaint L’Ouverture

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Why are the leaders of the Latin American Revolutions considered nationalists?

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Because they loved their nations and wanted to free them from European control.

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Why did attempts to unify Latin America fail after gaining independence?

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Due to many natural boundaries like the Andes Mountains and Amazon Rainforest that prevent communication between regions.