Post on 13-Jun-2020
Simon Bolivar • Most South American
countries were being ruled by Spain in the 1800s
• Bolivar = Creole general
• Known as the “George Washington of South America”
• Wanted to unite all South American countries
Simon Bolivar
Simon Bolivar • Led Independence in:
1. Venezuela in 1811
2. Colombia in 1819
3. Peru in 1821
4. Ecuador in 1822
Jose de San Martin • Creole general that
led independence movements at the same time as Bolivar
Jose de San Martin
Jose de San Martin • Led independence in:
1. Argentina in 1810
2. Chile in 1818
3. Joined forces with Bolivar in Peru and Ecuador in 1821-1822
Brazil’s Independence
• In 1822, Brazil declared its independence from Portugal in a “bloodless” revolution