1. Simon Bolivar, Jose de San Martin and Latin Independence
The major liberators of Latin America were Simon Bolivar and Jose de San Martin. ... The first attempt at Independence occurred in Venezuela where Francisco de Miranda, launched an invasion into the Spanish colony, which turned out to be useless as it was easily crushed by the powerful Spanish army. ... Jose de San Martin was also a South American Revolutionary. ... Jose de San Martin then helped organize and train the patriot army. ... Next San Martin aimed at Peru. ...
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- Grade Level: High School