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''see also Libertadores '' =Countries in which the Major Revolutions took place= ''dates either correspond to time period of fighting or to when the respective country declared independence''
=Conditions for Revolution= AMERICAN REVOLUTION Revolution by British colonies in Northern America from Great Britain. Spurred by a number of taxes and Acts that the colonists had no say over. This infuriated colonists, and started the American revolution, which gave inspiration to other revolutions around the Atlantic world, such as the French, Hatti, Latin American, and other unsuccsesful revolutions. Colonists in North America were able to start a government of their own because of Enlightenment thinking, and because they were governing themselves on the state level for many years before the rebellion. FRENCH REVOLUTION French peasant revolution against King Louie XVI . see French Revolution NAPOLEONIC WARS a series of wars fought between France (led by Napoleon Bonaparte) and alliances involving Britain, Prussia, Spain, Russia and Austria at different times; 1799-1815 OTHER FACTORS European enlightenment thinking. =The Revolutions= '' Simón Bolívar helped in a number of revolutions in Northern South America. A waalthy Creole officer, Bolívar impassioned his fellow South Americans to support him in fighting against the Spainish. Between 1817 and 1822, he won a series of victories in Venezuela , Columbia , and Ecuador . These countries were united as a new nation called Gran Colombia, which broke up in 1830 due to political differences and regional interests. Bolívar rejected all attempts to crown him king of the newly independent areas and worked until this death in 1830 for the cause of independence and republican government. =World Reaction= SPAIN FRANCE PORTUGAL UNITED STATES =Acceptance/Rejection of these New Nations= EUROPE During the 1800s, Latin American countries were faced by many challenges in developing their economy. Though they are independent from countries such as Spain and Portugal, many countries remained economically dependent on Europe. Latin American countries exported sugar, beef, copper, and coffee to Europe in exchange for manufactured goods. UNITED STATES AND GREAT BRITAIN WITHIN LATIN AMERICA Simón Bolivar attempted to create an American style government under the Gran Columbia. Geographical barriers however made this impossible, and Simòn named himself Emporor Simòn I. Latin America never did create a unified government because it had too many military rulers, and no civilian rulers. Because every ruler who came to power was from the military, there were countless revolutions, which never allowed Latin America to become united. =Resulting Changes in International Policies= INCREASED INTEREST IN AFRICA GROWING TENSIONS IN EUROPE GROWTH OF US POLITICAL POWER ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES EXTERNAL LINKS |
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