Independence of Latin America

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  1. 5. Revolution The revolution that took place in Buenos Aires in 1810, marking the beginning of the Argentine War of Independence.
  2. 6. The widespread and radical changes that occurred during the independence movements in Latin America.
  3. 8. The colonial power that controlled Brazil before its independence in 1822
  4. 10. Venezuelan military and political leader who played a key role in Latin America's struggle for independence.
  5. 11. Economic, political, and social factors that contributed to the independence movements in Latin America.
  6. 13. Oriental Former name of Uruguay, which fought for independence from Spain and later from Brazil.
  7. 15. Mexican priest who led the first significant rebellion against Spanish rule in Mexico.
  8. 16. Collective term for the prominent leaders of the Latin American independence movements.
  9. 17. Bolívar Full name of the Venezuelan leader who played a crucial role in the independence of multiple Latin American countries.
  10. 18. Colombia The short-lived republic that encompassed parts of present-day Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, and Venezuela.
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  1. 1. Country that achieved independence in 1811 after a war against Spain.
  2. 2. The Spanish royal family that ruled during the period of Latin American independence movements.
  3. 3. A military or political leader who emerged in various Latin American countries during the struggle for independence.
  4. 4. Doctrine U.S. policy that opposed European intervention in the affairs of newly independent Latin American countries.
  5. 7. Mexican military general who declared himself emperor after Mexico gained independence from Spain.
  6. 9. Local government council in Spanish colonial cities, which often became centers of resistance during the independence movement.
  7. 10. Country named after Simón Bolívar, who played a crucial role in its independence.
  8. 11. Guatemalan leader who fought for independence from both Spain and the Mexican Empire.
  9. 12. Martín Argentine general who played a key role in the liberation of southern South American countries.
  10. 14. Frio Location in Brazil where Dom Pedro I declared Brazil's independence from Portugal.