Causes
European domination of
Latin America
Haitian Revolution (L'Overture)
Spread of Enlightenment ideas from the United States
Napoleon invades Spain, Spain sets up colonies in Latin America
Strong leaders in Latin America want independence
American and French revolutions
Monroe Doctrine
Creoles
Effects
loss of people, property, and livestock
L'Overture led Slave revolts in Haiti
Bolivar, San Martin and other leaders led successful revolts
Latin American and Haiti win independence
Caudillos take over power
Colonial rule ends in Latin America
