Ideas lead to action
The Person behind the Revolt
Inspired by the American and French Revolutions and the core ideas of Enlightenment philosophy, Simón Bolívar was driven to act. He studied these democratic systems while in Europe and returned to South America with a powerful belief in creating a united and independent continent, free from Spanish colonial rule.
Born in Venezuela, Simón Bolívar moved to Spain for his education. While in Europe, he was exposed to and learned all about Enlightenment ideas and the principles of democratic systems. He later returned to South America to fight against Spanish colonial rule.
Simón Bolívar
Vision for a nation
Revolutionary results
Next Revolutionary
Vision
He cast a vision for a democratic South America, modeling it after European systems. He believed in and attempted to create a united, single Latin America.
"I desire to see the formation of the greatest nation in the world, greatest not so much by virtue of her area and wealth as by her freedom and glory."
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Revolutionary Results
Fought against Spain with the goal of liberating and uniting South America. Was a key figure in the liberation of Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru, and Colombia. His efforts played a crucial role in the creation of the nation of Colombia Came to be known as "El Liberador"
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Ideas lead to action
The Person behind the Revolt
Born in Argentina to a Spanish government official, José de San Martín went to Spain as a child. There, he served in the Napoleonic Wars, which is where he learned how to fight. After hearing of revolts against Spain in his home country, he resigned from the Spanish army to join the independence movements.
José de San Martín was motivated by the Enlightenment ideals of liberty and self-determination. His primary drive was a powerful desire to see the nations of South America achieve complete freedom from Spanish colonial rule and govern themselves.
José de San Martín
Vision for a nation
Revolutionary results
Next Revolutionary
Vision
He believed in the complete freedom of South American nations from Spanish rule. He emphasized the importance of unity among the newly independent nations to ensure their future success and cooperation.
"My sword, and those of my brave companions, will never be unsheathed except to uphold the majesty of the nation and to defend its liberty."
Click here to go home
Revolutionary Results
He is considered a key figure in liberating South America from Spanish rule. He used his military skills to successfully lead revolts and rebel forces in Argentina, Chile, and Peru.
Click here to go home
Ideas lead to action
The Person behind the Revolt
As an admirer of Enlightenment thinkers, Father Miguel Hidalgo's revolutionary spirit was ignited by both political philosophy and the tangible suffering he witnessed. He was deeply moved by the social injustices and the difficult plight of the indigenous and mestizo populations in Mexico.
Father Miguel Hidalgo was a Roman Catholic Priest in Mexico. He is famous for delivering the speech, “The Cry from Dolores, Mexico” ("Grito de Dolores"), which ignited the movement for independence.
Father Miguel Hidalgo
Vision for a nation
Revolutionary results
Next Revolutionary
Vision
He supported a full rebellion to overthrow Spanish rule in Mexico. His goal was to reclaim land and restore justice for the people of Mexico.
"Will you recover the lands stolen 300 years ago from your forefathers by the hated Spaniards?" — Quotation from A Cry from Delores, Mexico, 1810
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Revolutionary Results
He is considered the father of Mexican independence. He initiated the Mexican War of Independence in 1810. Although he was captured and executed, his actions are credited with paving the way for Mexico's eventual independence.
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Ideas lead to action
The Person behind the Revolt
Toussaint L’Ouverture was inspired directly by the events and ideals of the French Revolution. This philosophical fire, combined with his urgent desire for freedom and equality for all enslaved Africans in the French colony, compelled him to fight against the oppressive systems of slavery and colonial rule.
Toussaint L’Ouverture was born into slavery in Saint-Dominique, a French colony that is now the nation of Haiti. When a slave revolt broke out—as a response to the French Revolution—he joined the uprising and rose to become one of its most important leaders.
Toussaint L'ouverture
Vision for a nation
Revolutionary results
Vision
"In capturing me, you have cut down in only the trunk of the tree of liberty; it will spring up again from the roots, for they are many and deep." —L'ouverture, speaking to his French captors
He fought against the entire oppressive system of both slavery and colonial rule. Black men in Saint Dominique were enslaved... he wanted to create an independent, Black state
Click here to go home
Revolutionary Results
He led a successful slave revolt that freed the enslaved population of the colony. His leadership led to the establishment of Haiti as the first independent black republic—modern-day Haiti
Click here to go home
Ideas lead to action
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Ideas lead to action
The Person behind the Revolt
Inspired by the American and French Revolutions and the core ideas of Enlightenment philosophy, Simón Bolívar was driven to act. He studied these democratic systems while in Europe and returned to South America with a powerful belief in creating a united and independent continent, free from Spanish colonial rule.
Born in Venezuela, Simón Bolívar moved to Spain for his education. While in Europe, he was exposed to and learned all about Enlightenment ideas and the principles of democratic systems. He later returned to South America to fight against Spanish colonial rule.
Simón Bolívar
Vision for a nation
Revolutionary results
Next Revolutionary
Vision
He cast a vision for a democratic South America, modeling it after European systems. He believed in and attempted to create a united, single Latin America.
"I desire to see the formation of the greatest nation in the world, greatest not so much by virtue of her area and wealth as by her freedom and glory."
Click here to go home
Revolutionary Results
Fought against Spain with the goal of liberating and uniting South America. Was a key figure in the liberation of Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru, and Colombia. His efforts played a crucial role in the creation of the nation of Colombia Came to be known as "El Liberador"
Click here to go home
Ideas lead to action
The Person behind the Revolt
Born in Argentina to a Spanish government official, José de San Martín went to Spain as a child. There, he served in the Napoleonic Wars, which is where he learned how to fight. After hearing of revolts against Spain in his home country, he resigned from the Spanish army to join the independence movements.
José de San Martín was motivated by the Enlightenment ideals of liberty and self-determination. His primary drive was a powerful desire to see the nations of South America achieve complete freedom from Spanish colonial rule and govern themselves.
José de San Martín
Vision for a nation
Revolutionary results
Next Revolutionary
Vision
He believed in the complete freedom of South American nations from Spanish rule. He emphasized the importance of unity among the newly independent nations to ensure their future success and cooperation.
"My sword, and those of my brave companions, will never be unsheathed except to uphold the majesty of the nation and to defend its liberty."
Click here to go home
Revolutionary Results
He is considered a key figure in liberating South America from Spanish rule. He used his military skills to successfully lead revolts and rebel forces in Argentina, Chile, and Peru.
Click here to go home
Ideas lead to action
The Person behind the Revolt
As an admirer of Enlightenment thinkers, Father Miguel Hidalgo's revolutionary spirit was ignited by both political philosophy and the tangible suffering he witnessed. He was deeply moved by the social injustices and the difficult plight of the indigenous and mestizo populations in Mexico.
Father Miguel Hidalgo was a Roman Catholic Priest in Mexico. He is famous for delivering the speech, “The Cry from Dolores, Mexico” ("Grito de Dolores"), which ignited the movement for independence.
Father Miguel Hidalgo
Vision for a nation
Revolutionary results
Next Revolutionary
Vision
He supported a full rebellion to overthrow Spanish rule in Mexico. His goal was to reclaim land and restore justice for the people of Mexico.
"Will you recover the lands stolen 300 years ago from your forefathers by the hated Spaniards?" — Quotation from A Cry from Delores, Mexico, 1810
Click here to go home
Revolutionary Results
He is considered the father of Mexican independence. He initiated the Mexican War of Independence in 1810. Although he was captured and executed, his actions are credited with paving the way for Mexico's eventual independence.
Click here to go home
Ideas lead to action
The Person behind the Revolt
Toussaint L’Ouverture was inspired directly by the events and ideals of the French Revolution. This philosophical fire, combined with his urgent desire for freedom and equality for all enslaved Africans in the French colony, compelled him to fight against the oppressive systems of slavery and colonial rule.
Toussaint L’Ouverture was born into slavery in Saint-Dominique, a French colony that is now the nation of Haiti. When a slave revolt broke out—as a response to the French Revolution—he joined the uprising and rose to become one of its most important leaders.
Toussaint L'ouverture
Vision for a nation
Revolutionary results
Vision
"In capturing me, you have cut down in only the trunk of the tree of liberty; it will spring up again from the roots, for they are many and deep." —L'ouverture, speaking to his French captors
He fought against the entire oppressive system of both slavery and colonial rule. Black men in Saint Dominique were enslaved... he wanted to create an independent, Black state
Click here to go home
Revolutionary Results
He led a successful slave revolt that freed the enslaved population of the colony. His leadership led to the establishment of Haiti as the first independent black republic—modern-day Haiti
Click here to go home