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