1. Independence in Latin America Freedom from European Rule

2. Toussaint L’Ouverture Haiti 1804 He was a former slave. Led slaves in fight for freedom; founded independent country of Haiti.

3. Miguel Hidalgo Mexico 1810 He was a criollo priest “ Cry of Dolores” Urged Mexicans to take their land back from Spain.

4. Agustin de Iturbide Mexico 1821 He was a criollo and army officer Helped lead fight for independence; declared Mexico Independent

5. Simon Bolivar Gran Columbia (Columbia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Panamas) Peru 1807-1822 He was from a rich important family Liberated South America from Spain.

6. Jose de San Martin Argentina, Chile, Peru 1817-1821 He was an Argentine who had lived in Spain and fought in the Spanish army. Led the liberation of South America.

7. Dom Pedro Brazil 1822 He was the son of the king of Portugal who had been left to rule the colony. Declared Brazil independent without fighting a war!