Napoleon's Invasion of Spain
Napoleon's invasion of Spain and the subsequent abdication of King Ferdinand VII created a power vacuum, sparking independence movements across Spanish America.
1808
1810
The Beginning of the Independence Movements
The first major uprisings began in 1810, with revolutionary movements in countries like Venezuela, Argentina, and Colombia, marking the start of independenciade sudamerica.
1811
Venezuela Declares Independence
Venezuela declared its independence from Spain on July 5, 1811, becoming the first South American country to do so.
1816
Argentina Declares Independence
On July 9, 1816, Argentina formally declared its independence from Spanish rule, a significant milestone in the independenciade sudamerica.
1817
Battle of Chacabuco
The Battle of Chacabuco, fought on February 12, 1817, was a decisive victory for the forces led by José de San Martín, paving the way for Chile's independence.
1818
Chile Declares Independence
Chile declared its independence from Spanish rule on February 12, 1818, following the success of revolutionary forces in the Battle of Chacabuco.
1821
Peru Declares Independence
Peru declared its independence from Spain on July 28, 1821, with the help of José de San Martín and his revolutionary army.
1822
Guayaquil Conference
The Guayaquil Conference in July 1822 was a significant meeting between Simón Bolívar and José de San Martín to discuss the future of South America's independence movements.
1824
Battle of Ayacucho
The Battle of Ayacucho on December 9, 1824, was a decisive victory for the independence forces, effectively ending Spanish control over South America.
1825
Bolivia Gains Independence
Bolivia declared its independence from Spain on August 6, 1825, named in honor of Simón Bolívar.
1828
Uruguay's Independence
Uruguay gained its independence from Brazil on August 25, 1828, following a series of conflicts and diplomatic negotiations.
1830
Gran Colombia Dissolution
1831
Formation of Ecuador
Ecuador became an independent republic in 1831 after the dissolution of Gran Colombia, contributing to the broader independenciade sudamerica.
1844
Dominican Republic's Independence
The Dominican Republic declared its independence from Haiti on February 27, 1844, adding to the list of newly independent nations in South America.
1851
Abolition of Slavery in Colombia
Colombia abolished slavery in 1851, a significant social reform following its independence from Spanish rule.
1865
Paraguay’s Independence Recognized
Paraguay's independence, initially declared in 1811, was formally recognized in 1865 after the War of the Triple Alliance.
