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3. How was this movement for independence different from revolutions in the rest of Latin
America? [You will have to answer this question after reading the entire document.]
It was different because these revolutions happened without all the violent upheavals or widespread
bloodshed.
Viceroyalty of Peru
1. Identify and explain the specific events on the European continent effected the movement for
independence in Peru.
Napoleons conquest of Spain in 1808 triggered revolts in the Spanish colonies. Napoleon made his
brother the king of Spain.
2. The movement from independence was spearheaded by what two creoles. Who were they and
explain how they were able to gain it.
San Martin and Bolivar. Bolivar had his army march through the Andes, he took the Spanish army by
surprise and came out victorious.
3. Ironically, a creole DID eventually was successful in gaining freedom from Spain. Who was he,
and whey did favor independence in 1820 when he did not earlier?
Agustin de Iturbide gained Mexicos independence. He was a man who defeated the rebel Padre
Morelos.
4. What government/title did this liberator give the newly independent viceroyalty?
What happened to his government?
The United Provinces of Central America. The future countries of Nicaragua, Guatemala,
Honduras, El Salvador and Costa Rica would develop in the region.
Brazil
1. Why was this colony governed differently than the Spanish colonies just prior to independence?