2020-21 HCS 6th Grade Unit 4C: Latin American Revolutions

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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


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