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Spain colonies get independence

Spain colonies get independence.

Latin America get independence except Cuba and Puerto Rico.

During this 19th century, Latin America becomes independent, except the country of Cuba and Puerto Rico. The Venezuelan military commander, Simón Bolívar it has made possible the independence of Venezuela, Cuba, Ecuador and Bolivia.

This had been done since Simón Bolívar has defeated the spanish people, José de San Martín with his military victories and with the Chilean

general O'Higgins and Maipú have led Chile towards the independence of the country and the military victory of General Sucre have led to Bolivia and Peru towards independence. The reasons why this event has been realized have been for the enlightened ideas, because the colonies have been encouraged to fight for their freedom and Britain wants to end the trade of Spain in the United States.

The invasion of Napoleon in Spain has facilitated the spark to the rebels. Napoleon wants to expand his empire attacking Spain and put his older brother, Jose, on the Spanish throne, they faced the patriotic, independent or revolutionary side that fought for the crown of Spain against the royalists who defend loyalty to the king of Spain.


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