Latin American Revolutions

Colonies mirrored European governments and social structures

Catholicism influenced colonial development

Mining of precious metals for export

Colonies were independent from European influence

The French Revolution

The Industrial Revolution

The American Revolution

The American Civil War

It was led by Toussaint L’Ouverture.

It was started by Simón Bolívar.

It resulted in the independence of Brazil.

It was supported by the Spanish government.

Simón Bolívar and José de San Martín

Toussaint L’Ouverture and Jean-Jacques Dessalines

Miguel Hidalgo and Agustín de Iturbide

Pedro I and Bernardo O'Higgins

Miguel Hidalgo

Simón Bolívar

José de San Martín

Agustín de Iturbide

A violent revolution led by the Creoles

A peaceful transition known as the 'Bloodless Revolution'

A war between Brazil and Portugal lasting several years

A treaty signed between Napoleon and Portugal