Latin American Independence Movements

• 1Simón Bolívar is known as 'El Libertador' for his role in liberating several Latin American countries.
• 2The independence movements were influenced by Enlightenment ideas.
• 3José de San Martín helped free Argentina, Chile, and Peru from Spanish rule.

1. 1810

   Miguel Hidalgo's 'Cry of Dolores' starts Mexico's fight for independence

2. 1816

   Argentina declares independence

3. 1819

   Simón Bolívar wins the Battle of Boyacá

4. 1821

   Mexico wins independence from Spain

1. 1822

   Brazil declares independence from Portugal