Latin American independence: 1750 -1900 Enlightenment and Revolution

The Age of Enlightenment in the late 18th century was a period of philosophical, political, and social change in Europe that had a major impact on Latin America.

The Age of Enlightenment emphasized the power of reason, which led to the questioning of traditional forms of authority.

Simón Bolívar is often credited as the leader of Latin American independence. He led several successful military campaigns in Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

The Haitian Revolution was a successful slave revolt in the French colony of Saint-Domingue that led to the establishment of Haiti as the first free black republic in the Americas.

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a Catholic priest, launched the Mexican War of Independence in 1810 with a call to arms, known as the Grito de Dolores.

José de San Martín and Bernardo O'Higgins led the struggle for independence in Argentina and Chile, respectively.

José Martí led the struggle for Cuban independence from Spain in the late 19th century.

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