1. Latin American Revolutions
Early 19th Century

2. Haiti ( )
During Colonial times, Haiti was controlled by France.
Most were African slaves.
In 1791, 100,000 slaves led a revolt against their French masters
They were led by Toussaint L’Ouverture.
By 1801, he had freed the entire slave population
Haiti gained independence in 1804.
Haiti became the first black colony to earn freedom.

3. History-11/2 Name 2 things Napoleon did to help France
What was Napoleon’s biggest mistake?
What was the purpose of the Congress of Vienna?
Who was the main spokesman and what political ideology was he?

4. Latin American Colonial Society
Society divided:
Peninsulares-top of society (people born in Spain who held high colonial government positions)
Creoles-Spaniards born in Latin America (could not hold high gov. office)-below Peninsulares.
Mestizos, mulattos, slaves, and Indians

5. South America Independence (1811-1824)
Creoles were well-educated and studied Enlightenment ideas.
American and French Revolutions inspired them.
Led by two Creole generals:
Simon Bolivar of Venezuela
Jose de San Martin of Argentina
Together their armies liberated most of South America from Spain by 1824.

6. Mexico ( )
Mexico’s independence movement was began by a priest, Miguel Hidalgo.
1810-An Indian and Mestizo army of 80,000 marched on Mexico City.
Other rebel leaders helped Mexico
In 1821, Mexico gained independence from Spain.

7. Revolutions Cause & Effect Flow Chart
Create a Flow chart that shows the causes and effects of each revolution we have discussed this unit.
Also, include any important people involved in each of these revolutions.