Agenda

1. Notes2. Video3. Reading (10-15 minutes)4. (If done early, work on HW due Thursday)5. TTL

Table of Contents1. Demographics of Latin America 9.252. Encomiendas 9.263. Gender Roles 9.274. African Slavery 9.285. Slave Life 10.16. Haitian Revolution 10.27. Brazilian and Mexican Independence 10.38. Simon Bolivar 10.9

Simon Bolivar and San Martin 10.9

Simon Bolivar:

royalist:

republicanism:

“able despotism”:

Simon Bolivar

• Rich, aristocratic creole from Venezuela• Firm believer in republicanism• Disillusioned by Napoleon when he crowns

himself Emperor of France.• Idolized as the “Libertador”• Sought to create a united South American

nation.

royalists

• Latin Americans loyal to the Spanish king

republicanism

• belief in a republic- a government where leaders are chosen by the people through free elections

• new idea most countries were still dictatorships or monarchies

“able despotism”

• despotism: rule by one person with complete power

• Central problem of post-independence LA: privileged whites did not want to share power with blacks, mestizos, mulattos

• BOLIVAR’S SOLUTION: Bolivar will be dictator, ensure equality between races, while protecting rights of EVERYONE.

Classwork

1. Find a partner at your table. Split up the reading (A is the longest).

2. Share out- DO NOT COPY. You will receive a 5/10 if you simply copy notes from your partner.

Homework (Due WEDNESDAY 10.10)Write a short eulogy for Simon Bolivar, the Latin American independence leader.

- Who was he?- What were his significant accomplishments?

Option A: Explain why he was a tyrannical dictator who turned his back on the ideals of republicanism

Option B: Explain why he was misunderstood and how he tried to do what was best.

Use ALL of the terms we studied today in your response.