Peru+(Period+2)

Latin America Independence
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 * **Key Events** ||
 * Tupac Amaru revolts
 * 1808 - Napoloen invasion of Spain
 * 1820 - General Jose threatened Spanish
 * 1821 - San Martin took Lima
 * 1824 - Peru gained independence
 * **Napoleon Effect?** || His invasion of Spain in 1808 triggered the creole elites to favor independence against roaylists loyal to old colonial order. ||
 * **Social/Ethnic Group Leaders** ||
 * Creole, Jose Bernardo de Tagle y Portocarrero wanted to proclaim independence.
 * "King Jose" stalled campaign to defeat royalists so San Martin seeked aid from Simon Bolivar Palacios
 * **Primary Leaders**? ||
 * General Jose de San Martin (in Pisco - 1820) threatened Spanish control of Peru
 * San Martin named protector by an assembly of notables
 * Bolivar did not share power, San Martin resigned to Bolivar
 * **Role of Armerd Conflict** ||
 * With their army revolts, they were able to threaten the Spnish and broaden the idea of independence
 * Bolivar invaded Peru and won Battle of Junin in 1824
 * **Liberal Reforms?** ||
 * San Martin wanted to liberate Peru by way of Chile.
 * The last battle was slow, but many cities joined liberating army of San Martin.