Nationalism Latin America

Objectives Define Nationalism Analyze the affects of Nationalism on Latin America

Essential Question How did nationalism effect Latin America?

Vocabulary Peninsulares Mulatto Simon Bolivar Jose de San Martin Creole Peninsulares Mulatto Simon Bolivar Jose de San Martin Miguel Hidalgo Jose Maria Morelos

I Can . . . I know what group of people led the nationalist revolt in Latin America.   I can describe the difference in the liberations of Brazil and Mexico

What is Nationalism? The belief that people should be loyal to their nation Loyal to the people with whom they share a culture and history rather than a king Contributed to the formation of new countries across the world Basis of world politics today The cause of conflicts and wars

Latin America

Haiti 500,000 Slaves Boukman called for revolution Toussaint L’Ouverture – Leader of the revolt captured Santo Domingo Jean Jacques Desslines – Jan. 1 1804 declared the islands independence

Freedom in South America

Latin American Colonial Society Peninsulares - Men born in Spain – part of govt. Creoles – Spaniards born in Latin America – could rise as officers in the army Mestizos – Mixed with European and Indian blood Mulattos – Mixed with European and African blood Indians – more severely oppressed than any group

Independence Through the Creoles Best educated social class Adopted enlightenment ideas Napoleon Sparks Revolution

Venezuela and Columbia

Simon Bolivar Marched into Columbia Defeated Spanish Army Won Venezuela’s independence Marched to Ecuador

Jose de San Martin Won Argentina’s Independence Gave Army to Bolivar Defeated Spain Latin America is Free

Mexico

Padre Miguel Hidalgo Called for rebellion against Spain Hidalgo led Indians and Mestizos against Spanish

Agustin de Iturbide Creole Officer Defeated Hidalgo Rebellion encouraged other Creoles to join Declared Mexican independence Declared himself Emperor Overthrown Central America claimed independence

Brazil

Portuguese Royal Family Forced to flee to Brazil by Napoleon Napoleon was defeated King John VI wanted Brazil back under colonial control Petition Sept. 7, 1822 Brazil won its independence