1. Revolts in Latin America
Chapter 8, Section 3
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2. Terms, people, and places
People of Native American and European ancestry were called
The first leader of Mexico’s fight for independence was
Mestizos.
Father Miguel Hidalgo.

3. _______________Became known throughout South America as “The Liberator”.
Simón Bolívar
Many ________ resented their second-class status in Latin America.
creoles

4. The great general, _________________, helped Argentina, Chile, and Peru win independence.
José de San Martín

5. Main Ideas
Latin American Creoles were inspired by the ideals of __________________.
the enlightenment
Napoleon’s invasion of Spain caused Latin America to_____________________.
demand independence

6. Toussaint L’Ouverture led _________ to independence.
Haiti
The widespread drive for independence in South America was caused by _____________________________________.
discontent among the creoles spreading.

7. Which statement describes the results of Latin American independence?
Latin American nations were independent, but they were not democratic.