Revolution and Independence in Latin America

Revolution and Independence in Latin America
ISBN-10
1680480316
ISBN-13
9781680480313
Category
Juvenile Nonfiction
Pages
128
Language
English
Published
2015-07-15
Publisher
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Author
Meredith Day

Description

Between 1808 and 1826, all of mainland Latin America became independent from Spain and Portugal, the colonial powers that had ruled the region for three centuries. Undesirable economic restrictions and a caste system that favored those born in Europe made the conditions for revolution ripe in the Americas. Combined with the actions of insightful leaders-most notably Simon Bolivar and Jose de San Martin-Latin American independence was all but guaranteed. This title explores the revolutions, their historical causes, and the new nations' ensuing struggles, providing invaluable context for understanding the culture, politics, and social identity of the region today."

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