Question

By the 19th century, the Latin American territories had attained independence from their colonial powers. This resulted in the fragmentation of the Spanish colonies, whereas those of Portugal (Brazil) remained intact. Study the Latin America, 1830 map. The dates on the map legend reflect the date that a given country achieved independence. Which of these countries was the first to achieve independence?

Answer 1

Haiti was the first Latin American country to achieve independence in the 19th century.

Step-by-step explanation:

The first country in Latin America to achieve independence from their colonial powers in the 19th century was Haiti. In 1804, Haiti declared independence from France after a successful slave revolt. This made Haiti the first independent nation in Latin America.