Question

Before you begin your speech, pick a revolutionary leader from Latin America or the Caribbean that has been discussed in this unit. Then complete the chart below using researched information from the course and from outside resources, such as the ones listed below.

Toussaint Louverture, Haitian revolutionary
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, Mexican revolutionary
Simón Bolívar, Latin American revolutionary
José de San Martín, Argentine revolutionary
Selected revolutionary leader: ______________________________

Answer 1

Selected revolutionary leader: Simón Bolívar

Information Chart:

Name: Simón Bolívar

Birth and Death Dates: July 24, 1783 – December 17, 1830

Country of Origin: Venezuela

Revolutionary Movement: South American Wars of Independence

Key Contributions: Led numerous military campaigns and battles against Spanish colonial rule; played a key role in the independence of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia; served as president of Gran Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia; advocated for a united South America

Famous Quotes: "Dam it! How will I ever get out of this labyrinth!" (referring to the political difficulties he faced); "If nature opposes us, we will fight her and make her obey." (on his determination to achieve independence); "Better to die on your feet than to live on your knees!" (on the importance of freedom)

Legacy: Bolívar is widely regarded as a national hero and a symbol of the struggle for independence in Latin America. His ideas on freedom, democracy, and unity continue to inspire people across the region. Bolivia and Venezuela are named after him, and his image appears on the flags and currency of several South American countries.