Simon Bolivar played a key role in Latin America's independence from Spain in the early 19th century. He helped Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia gain independence. For a school assignment, students are asked to write a two-paragraph biography of Simon Bolivar discussing his early life, his role in Latin American independence, and why he is remembered as an important figure. They must use at least two sources for their research and cite them, as well as decorate their paper with a Latin American theme.