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Why Latim America Wanted Independence From Spain
Creoles - people born on colonies, but of European descent
Lack of respect for creoles
By 1700s, latin America had a thriving population of creoles
No natives appointed in government, only native-born spainiards (1786 - 1810)
Irritated creoles, who felt they lacked representation
No Free Trade
Spanish empire produced goods, including:
Coffee
Cacao
Textiles
Wine
Minerals
Only allowed to trade with spain & at spanish merchant rates
many started illegally selling to GB & US merchants
Spain eventually loosened restrictions, but too late
Other Revolutions
By 1810, mny revolutions have happened near Spanish America.
American Revolution - seen as example of colony overthrowing European rule, replaced with more democratic society
Haitian Revolution - Terrified landowners in South America, because it was a revolution led by slaves.
Weakened Spain
1788, Charles IV takes throne - weak leader who spent his time hunting, allowing ministers to run country
Joined France in fighting English
Occupied army + weak leader = Neglected colonies, Ignored people
Growing “National” Identity
people being to thing theyre different from Spain
Territorial pride over national (Spain) pride
Preferred “Americans” over “Spainiards”
Continued disrespect of Creoles.