Creole revolution

why did the Creoles want revolution?

to be equal

creoles were…

the same nationality as peninsulares

educated in Europe

knew about enlightenment and ideals

denied equality

how did the french revolution cause the Creoles to revolt?

inspired them to take power, the people becoming the government

spain and Portugal were seized

simon bolivar

creole in venezuela

educated in Spain during French revolution, and returned when Napoleon was in charge

seized power in Venezuela after Napoleon took over spain

wanted British like government

got money from Haiti to free slaves

became dictator of northern southern America, called it gran colombia

Jose de San Martin

creole born in Argentinia

attended military academy, loyal to his king

gained power in Southern South America because of a coup. called it Unital Provences of the Rio de la Plata

Spain tried to reign again after king gets the throne

San Martin led battle to defeat Spanish troops