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Latin American Wars of Independence (1810-1825)

Definition

A series of revolutions and conflicts in Latin America that led to the independence of various countries from Spanish colonial rule.

Analogy

Imagine if all the kids in a neighborhood decided they didn't want to follow the rules set by their parents anymore and started their own independent clubhouses - that's similar to what happened during these wars.

Related terms

Colonialism: The policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically. Think about when one kid takes over another kid’s treehouse without permission.

Revolution: A forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system. Like changing from traditional classroom teaching to online learning overnight due to unforeseen circumstances.

Independence: Freedom from control or influence of another or others. Like when you move out for college and start making decisions on your own.