Unit 3: Revolutions and Reaction
Lesson D: The Americas — Land of Revolutionary Opportunity
Activity 2: Latin American Revolutions
Revolutionary events throughout Europe and North America offered many groups in Latin America the opportunity to challenge many of the forces that controlled colonial Latin America. These challenges were fueled by the Enlightenment, nationalism, and revolutionary ideals.
Presentation Activity - Revolution in Colonial Latin America
Mini Lesson
Before you view the presentation:
Download the Student Resource: Latin American Revolutions Graphic Organizer (doc).
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When you are ready, select the play button to learn about Revolution in Colonial Latin America and complete Part I of the student resource.
Forces such as nationalism and the revolutionary ideals of the Enlightenment played a significant role in Latin American independence movements. In the next activity, you will learn more about the role of specific groups during these revolutions.
