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Agenda. Review -> Concept Map Simon Bolivar British Parliament Quiz next class. Objectives. Determine the impact Simon Bolivar had on Latin America Compare and Contrast the differences between the revolution in Britain with the American and French Revolutions. 120. Simon Bolivar.

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  1. Agenda • Review -> Concept Map • Simon Bolivar • British Parliament • Quiz next class

  2. Objectives • Determine the impact Simon Bolivar had on Latin America • Compare and Contrast the differences between the revolution in Britain with the American and French Revolutions.

  3. 120. Simon Bolivar • American and French Revolution inspired revolutions in Latin America. • Revolutions were led by creole Simon Bolivar

  4. Enlightenment? • Bolivar studied in Europe • Came home and raised an army to fight for independence against Spain.

  5. Independence? • Spain preoccupied by Napoleonic Wars • Bolivar able to win independence in Venezuela, Columbia, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Peru

  6. Failure? • Unable to bring South America together as one.

  7. Impact • Large • Bolivia named after him • WWF name “The Liberator”

  8. At the same time… • Central America winning freedom from Spain (Mexico and others) • Brazil wins freedom from Portugal

  9. In just 20 years, the 300 year European domination comes to an END.

  10. Read Highlight

  11. 121. British Parliament • Unlike other revolutions, English took centuries • Began in 1215 with signing of Magna Carta

  12. Magna Carta • Document that established the king was not above the law • Early step toward U.S. constitution

  13. Parliament? • Great council becomes Parliament • Law making body • Removed kings that wouldn’t follow Enlightenment ideas

  14. How different? • In 1700s nobility still ruled • Few people could vote

  15. Britain today? • Still have royalty • True power lies with Parliament

  16. Read Highlight

  17. Exit Ticket • What impact did Simon Bolivar have on Latin America? • How was the British revolution different from the American and French Revolution?

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