1. Latin America In The 1800sPart I Leslea Pedersen History 141 October 22, 2009 Dr. Michael Arguello

3. In 1811, Paraguay & Venezuela declared their independence from Spain. In 1814, Uruguay followed suit. Chile attempted & failed to achieve independence & was reestablished as a royal colony.

4. 1819 the Republic of Colombia, consisting of Colombia, Venezuela & Ecuador is proclaimed.

6. Between the years of 1807 and 1823, all of South & Central America, as well as Mexico, declared their independence.

8. The 1830s & 1840s brought about a need for order. Also some questionings about religion, social & economic policies.

9. Some countries experienced a decline in political problems.

11. Government revenues increased along with the rise in foreign trade. Thus, Argentina was able to expand public education; tributaries imposed on Peruvian indians was abolished. Countries were now able to service their foreign debts.

12. Foreign trade brought Latin America in closer contact with Europe & the United States. This brought about a change in ideals.

13. From 1851-1854 slavery was abolished for good. Jesuits were expelled once again.