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The first revolution was by black slaves against their masters. About 100,000 slaves fought for their independence. They had finally won their independence in 1804, and haiti became the first black colony 2 win its independence from european power. Back in Europe, Napoleon controlled Spain and inserted his brother as king of Spain. The people across the ocean in Latin America were supposed to be loyal to the Spanish king, but why should they be loyal to a king that . The revolutions of Latin America were swift and thourough. In 20 years time (1810 - 1830), the entire continent of South America rose up and won its independance from European powers.
wasn't even Spanish? They started to question their role as colonies of Spain.
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