2020-21 HCS 6th Grade Unit 4C: Latin American Revolutions
Simón Bolívar
1783-1830, Venezuelan statesman: leader of revolt of South American colonies against Spanish rule.
Haitian Revolution
A major influence of the Latin American revolutions because of its successfulness; the only successful slave revolt in history; it is led by Toussaint L'Ouverture.
Mestizos
A person of mixed Native American and European ancestory
Creoles
Descendents of Spanish-born but born in Latin America; resented inferior social, political, economic status.
Gran Colombia
Independent state created in South America as a result of military successes of Simon Bolívar; existed only until 1830, at which time Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador became separate nations.
Toussaint L'Ouverture
Leader of the Haitian Revolution.
José de San Martín
Leader who helped win independence for Chile and Argentina
Padre Miguel y Costilla Hidalgo
One of the leaders of the Mexican independence movement.
Mulattos
Persons of mixed European and African ancestry
Peninsulares
Spanish-born, came to Latin America; ruled, highest social class.
Liberate
to set free