Independence Movements in Latin America

Over the past several weeks, we have studied the major themes and characteristics of Independence Movements in Latin America.  We studied the impact of the Spanish monarchy on Spanish America and the desire to break away.  We learned about race relations, the role of creoles, peninsulares, and women in Latin America.  We analzyed motivations behind independence, key players involved, and the aftermath.  Now, we need to use what we have learned to more critically develop our ideas regarding Latin American Independence.  The objective of this Web Quest is for you, the student, to understand more deeply, analyze and interpret the impact of these Independence Movements on Latin American societies, politics, and economies.  In doing so, you will be able to use your understanding to form educated hypotheses regarding the formation of modern day Latin American societies.