The Bolivian War Of Independence

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AnDaezia N. Carabello
Miss. Presner
Spanish II
April , 2017
Wars of Bolivia
Bolivia gained their independence in 1825 after sixteen years of fighting. Bolivia used to be a colony of spain. Bolivia always wanted their independence but it only started to gain popularity when the king of spain was overthrown. A new came king and the citizens didn't know who to trust. They had no idea if the new king's intentions were good or bad. So, they decided to break away and become their own nation. The Bolivian War of Independence started with a series of battles. The biggest battles of the war were the Battle of suipacha and the Battle of Cotagaita. Simon Bolivar was the leader of spain during the war. The final battle of the war was the Battle of Ayacucho.

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