Agenda Review Concept Map Simon Bolivar British Parliament
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Objectives • Determine the impact Simon Bolivar had on Latin America • Compare and Contrast the differences between the revolution in Britain with the American and French Revolutions.
120. Simon Bolivar • American and French Revolution inspired revolutions in Latin America. • Revolutions were led by creole Simon Bolivar
Enlightenment? • Bolivar studied in Europe • Came home and raised an army to fight for independence against Spain.
Independence? • Spain preoccupied by Napoleonic Wars • Bolivar able to win independence in Venezuela, Columbia, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Peru
Failure? • Unable to bring South America together as one.
Impact • Large • Bolivia named after him • WWF name “The Liberator”
At the same time… • Central America winning freedom from Spain (Mexico and others) • Brazil wins freedom from Portugal
• In just 20 years, the 300 year European domination comes to an END.
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121. British Parliament • Unlike other revolutions, English took centuries • Began in 1215 with signing of Magna Carta
Magna Carta • Document that established the king was not above the law • Early step toward U. S. constitution
Parliament? • Great council becomes Parliament – Law making body • Removed kings that wouldn’t follow Enlightenment ideas
How different? • In 1700 s nobility still ruled • Few people could vote
Britain today? • Still have royalty • True power lies with Parliament
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Exit Ticket • What impact did Simon Bolivar have on Latin America? • How was the British revolution different from the American and French Revolution?
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