Simon Bolivar led independence movements across South America that ended Spanish rule. He helped countries like Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru and Venezuela gain independence. Miguel Hidalgo was a priest in Mexico who rang his church bell to signal the beginning of the Mexican independence revolution. He is considered the father of Mexican independence, though he did not live to see Mexico become independent. Toussaint L'Ouverture led the Haitian Revolution that gained independence for Haiti from France. He was a former slave who was self-educated.

1. INDEPENDENCE LEADERS OF LATIN AMERICA

3. All Miguel Hidalgo Toussaint L’Ouverture Simon Bolivar

4. The country of Bolivia was named in his honor.

5. He is known as the father of Mexican independence.

6. He was able to end Spanish rule in South America.

7. A wealthy Venezuelan who was educated in Spain.

8. His job in Mexico was as a priest.

9. He was imprisoned in France, where he eventually died.

10. He helped citizens gain independence in Haiti.

11. When he rang his church bell it was the signal for the beginning of the revolution

12. Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela won their independence through his efforts.

14. He was infected with tuberculosis and died from the disease.

15. Did not live to see their country become independent

16. He lived to see all of his countries become independent

17. His nickname was “El Liberatador”