Fight 4 Liberty
people of independence by natalie H.
The Fighters
Slavery
L'Ouventure
1743-1803
L'Ouventure was born into slavery in Haiti. He became a free slave in 1776. When he was a slave he taught himself how to read and write.During a slave revolt he gathered a army og his own. He taught them tactics like guerrilla warfare. He fought with them in the Haiti Revolution, and lead Haiti the liberation.By 1795 he was known for ending slavery in Haiti. During the Revolution though, he was caught by the French, in captivity he died.
Simon
1783-1830
Born in Caracas, Venezuela to a rich Family. In 1808 he became involved in the Resistance Movement playing a key role in the "Republic of Bolivia" He was president of what is now Gran Columbia from 1819-1830. In his lifetime he liberated 5 countries. Venezuela, Columbia, Equador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Miguel
1753-1811
Born in Guanajuato, Mexico to a well respected family Miguel played as the fire starter for Mexico's fight for liberty. Miguel was a catholic priest in exico and on September 16, 1810 Hidalgo Rang the bell and started a fire for independence for Mexico. He announced a Revolt against the spanish. He was later shot in 1811, but Mexico fought on and won thier independence. Later the "announcement that Hidalgo made was labeled "The Cry of Dolores".