others simply used them to gain power. Simon Bolivar might have preached opinions that mainly reflected the ideas of the French Revolution. However‚ his actions contradicted these opinions‚ and revealed that his true intentions were selfish and illiberal. In several documents and speeches‚ Bolivar stated that he was very fond of freedom‚ liberty and equality. Clearly‚ it would seem that he desired democracy. This can be seen in his "Jamaican Letter"‚ where he states "More than anyone I
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Simon Bolivar Maritza Yepez 10-15-12 Latin American History Simón José Antonio de la Santisima Trinidad Bolívar‚ or Simon Bolivar. Simon was born in Caracas‚ Venezuela on July 24‚ 1783. He passed away December 17‚ 1830. Simon was the greatest independence leader in South America. He accomplished the independence of Spain. Simon brought independence two nations of present of day. Such as‚ Ecuador Panama Columbia‚ Venezuela‚ Bolivia. Simon was inspired by many historical figures. One of his
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Simon Bolivar’s Jamaica Letter This document was written to an English gentleman‚ most likely the Governor of Jamaica at the time. It is in response to a request that Simon Bolivar expounds his views on the independence movement in Venezuela and the form of government under which the country should operate. To put this document into context‚ we have inserted some brief analysis [in brackets]. Kingston‚ Jamaica‚ September 6‚ 1815 My dear Sir: With what a feeling of gratitude I read that
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Latin American history forever. This particularly important early nineteenth-century leader was named Simón Bolívar. Simón Bolívar as a leader stood out from all the other leaders‚ because he played a crucial role in Latin American Independence. He was a revolutionary‚ an intellectual‚ and a visionary man that made Latin American independence successful during the nineteenth century. Simón Bolívar was said to be a revolutionary during the period of the early nineteenth century because he wanted
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South American Leader Simon Bolivar‚ who was the most important leader during South America’s successful struggle for independence from Spain‚ collectively known as Bolivar’s War. Together with José de San Martín‚ Bolivar is regarded as one of the Liberators of Spanish South America. Simon Bolivar’s political legacy has of course been massive and he is a very important figure in South American political history. He was a great admirer of the American Revolution and a great critic of the French Revolution
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Simon Bolivar was the reason independence was achieved in the colonies of Northern South America; namely Venezuela. He was unselfishly dedicated to liberating the colony‚ and was not discouraged when a battle was lost or when Spain regained control of his Republics. As each of the three Venezuelan Republics were created and quickly destroyed‚ Bolivar never lost sight of his ultimate goal of independence. His hopes of combining all of South America into one independent nation always remained intact
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Simon Jose Antonio de la Santísma Trinidad Bolivar y Palacios Ponte y Blanco‚ also known as Simon Bolivar‚ born on July 24‚ 1783‚ was a Venezuelan military and political leader. Simon Bolivar played a key role in Hispanic America’s successful struggle for independence from the Spanish Empire‚ and is today considered one of the most influential politicians in the history of the Americas. Simon Bolivar is an influential leader not only to people in Venezuela but to all the other leaders that wants
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Simón Bolívar and his Address to Congress In Simón Bolívar’s message to the Congress of Bolivia‚ he introduced new concepts that he felt would provide a better outcome for the country and the people of Bolivia. He shared his views on what he considered the necessary changes for the Bolivian government. He proposed a new system of representation‚ which were the four political powers. The four political powers are similar to a federal system. He suggested that the people would be the ones who appoint
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Simón Bolívar‚ the author‚ was a Venezuelan military and political leader from the Captaincy General of Venezuela (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sim%C3%B3n_Bol%C3%ADvar). He was the son of a Venezuelan Aristocrat. He wrote this letter on September 6‚ 1815 during his time while in exile in Jamaica (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carta_de_Jamaica). The document was a response letter written of the 29th ultimo. Bolivar’s intended audience was a gentleman residing in Kingston Jamaica‚ by the name
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Simón Bolívar (1783-1830)‚ often called ‘El Libertador’‚ was a Venezuelan historical figure who led the fight for independence in Colombia‚ Panamá‚ Venezuela‚ Ecuador‚ Perú and Bolivia. He was also influential in subsequent revolutions in Latin America and the Caribbean. His legacy is commemorated by statues‚ squares and streets all over the world‚ and NYC is no exception. An equestrian statue of Simón Bolívar can be found in Central Park South and 6th avenue. This monument to Simón Bolívar caused
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