Venezuela+2

Latin America Independence
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 * **Key Events** ||
 * Miranda wants to gain independence from Spain, but his first attempt resisted
 * Spain under Frech rule after Napoleon invades and replaces Spainish monarchy
 * Cabildo (city council in Venezuela) names themselves independent of Spain in name of Ferdinand VII - not faithful to French rule, wanted to keep power for themselves
 * Miranda wins battle for independence, not given enough power, want Joseph Bonaparte to rule, first republic fails
 * Second republic formed by Bolivar, Jose Boves ends it and puts Ferdinand back into power
 * Bolivar forms Third Republic of Grand Colombia, Ferdinand stops fighting
 * General Paez ends Third Republic and separates Colombia and Venezuela ||
 * **Napoleon Effect?** ||
 * Napoleon took over Spain, which ruled Venezuela, and replaced Charles V with his son Ferdinand VII
 * Later, Napoleon replaced Ferdinand VII with his own son, putting Spain under French control ||
 * **Social/Ethnic Group Leaders** ||
 * Cabildo- city council in Venezuela made up of criolle elites, they used revolution to serve white elite interests, not for general welfare of all
 * Llaneros- normal mestizos living in Venezuela, preferred Spanish rule rather than independence ||
 * **Primary Leaders**? ||
 * Miranda- military leader that won independence form Spain
 * Bolivar- continues quest for independence
 * Jose Boves- represented wishes of llaneros
 * General Paez- represents llaneros and seperated Colombia and Venezuela ||
 * **Role of Armerd Conflict** ||
 * Miranda's first revolt gained little suport in Venezuela
 * With caildo support, Miranda wins independence from Spain and protects the first republic but didn't give him enough power to rule efficently thus first republic dies
 * Jose Boves squashes Second Republic ||
 * **Liberal Reforms?** ||
 * nationalism hindered independence ||