1. Sources Of Discontent  By the late 1700’s, revolution spread to Latin America because of  Racist social class system  Absolute rule  300 years of Spanish rule

2. Ethnic and Social Hierarchy  Peninsulares dominated Latin America’s political and social life.  Creoles  owned the haciendas, ranches, and mines.  Population of mestizos grew  Mestizos and Mulattoes were tired of being under the Creoles  They rose up against the Spanish  Independence achieved  but Creoles dominated government

3. Enlightenment Ideas Latin Americans were inspired by the Enlightenment. Declaration of Independence French Revolution Constitution Liberty, Equality, Fraternity Napoleon Bonaparte Invaded Spain in 1808 He placed his brother Joseph on the Spanish throne