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Definition
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TermVocabulary Caudillos
Essential Question
What challenges faced the newly independent nations of South
America?
Who was San Martin?In 1810, JOSE DE SAN MARTIN freed Argentina from Spanish rule
He then continued on into Chile
Who was Simon Bolivar?Meanwhile, SIMON BOLIVAR was leading revolts in… EcuadorVenezuela Colombia
Did they ever work together?In Peru…
San Martin and Bolivar joined forces to crush the Spanish Army
What was the result?
By the end of 1824, nearly all of South America had successfully revolted and won independence These new nations
hoped to change their governments by building
democracies
Independence
1824
Were there any problems?These new governments faced many
challenges…
A large gap between rich and poor
Most power was held by a small group of landowners
For example:
What was the biggest issue?
One of the biggest problems were CAUDILLOS
Dictators who ruled by military force
Strong leaders came to power during this time and made it hard for democracy and
prosperity
In an attempt to maintain power, they did little to help the poor
Essential Question
What challenges faced the newly independent nations of South
America?
Challenges Facing
South America