Simón Bolívar

1820’s, the Latin American colonies had been merely just territories of Spain and Portugal. By the time of Latin America 's independence the potential for a successful future was already laid out through its economic patterns and leadership of Simon Bolivar and Jose de San Martin.The people of Latin America had influence from the enlightenment to create political changes. Latin America had the potential to develop a democracy and a strong economy because it was inspired by North America 's…

Take Home DBQ In the late 18th and early 19th centuries revolutionary movements had started across the Americas and France. The leaders had a common goal of liberating the citizens of their country. Each document is focused on a different group of people achieving freedom and independence. All the documents were based on enlightenment ideals and are all more liberal in social and political thought. The goals are different in each document some leaders sought independence from colonization;…

drive the Spaniards out of South America “El Libertador” was the name given to Simon Bolivar, because he helped with the liberation of South America from Spain. Bolivar was from a wealthy family in the Americas, Bolivar was a Creole. Bolivar studied in Spain and France; this is where Bolivar studied about enlightenment. Bolivar was tired of being under Spain’s rule and started. After several years of fighting Bolivar and Jose de Sam Martin completed the South American independence movement and…

a movement for self-governance. The city of Santa Fe de Bogota, which is the country’s current capital; established an independent government on July 20, 1810. This is the date that the country recognizes as their day of independence. General Simon Bolivar defeated the Spanish in the battle of Boyacá, and went on to become the first president of Gran Colombia. Gran Colombia consisted of Colombia, Ecuador,…

with last words, encounters Alaska he tells her the last words of Simon Bolivar which were, “How will I ever get out of the labyrinth!” The two ponder if the labyrinth he is trying to get out of is the one of darkness or light. The conversation ends with Alaska telling Miles that he must figure out what the labyrinth is and how one would get out of it (Green, “Alaska” 19-20). Time goes by and Miles cannot find what the labyrinth Bolivar was trying to get out of. After talking to her friends…

500 years. 19. One of the famous limestone cliff of Bolivia has the world’s largest and diverse collection of 5,000 dinosaur footprints dating back 68 million years. 20. The country got its name after the famous leader Simon Bolivar who led them to independence. 21. Simon Bolivar was the first official president of the country after independence. 22. There are 37 official languages- Spanish and other indigenous languages. 23. Bolivia is home to the world’s largest Salt Flat, it is 10,582 square…

early 19th century the people of Ecuador, like other South Americans, became discontented with Spanish rule. People in Quito held an uprising in August 1809 but it was quickly crushed. Ecuador broke away again in 1820 and the people appealed to Simon Bolivar for help. His lieutenant Antonio Jose de Sucre won the battle of Pichincha on 24 May 1822, which guaranteed Ecuadorian independence. Ecuador became part of Gran Colombia with Colombia and Venezuela.…

The ancient Inca Empire had to come to an end as Francisco Pizarro, a Spanish conquistador took the the last breath of of the Inca leader Huayna Capac. However, this beginning conquest created great wealth for Spain and brought new religion and new ideas to South America. The Amerindians were easily defeated and killed bywith the Spaniards’s iron swords and advanced technology. This destruction became is was athe start for a new government, new religion, and new culture. The Spanish took over…

the first movement from François Devienne’s Flute Concerto no.7 in E minor. The method of choice for listening to this performance was through an online video on YouTube. The quality of ensemble and solo playing is professional, featuring the Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra under the direction of the soloist. This choice for the soloist to conduct the orchestra aids in the interpretation of the piece since at the time of the piece’s composition there was likely no one conducting separately, just…

Michael Zomber commands respect worldwide the leading authority and expert of antique firearms and armor. His knowledge of historical firearms and related memorabilia is unsurpassed. The History Channel commissioned the production Dueling Pistols and Soul of the Samari. Not only an aficionado of military hardware, Mr. Zomber is a renowned storyteller and writer. His literary works include, "A Son of Kentucky," "Shogun Iemitsu: War and Romance in 17th Century Tokugawa Japan," "Sweet Betsy…