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Map of the Viceroyalty of New Granada

What?

The New Granada Revolution was a year-long revolution that took place in New Granada, which was part of the Spanish Kingdom.

Imposed taxes and Opressive laws led the people of New Granada want to gain independance from the Spaniards. After a series of small revolutions. Simon Bolivar alongside other liberaters joined to target the Spanish Empire and try to gain their independance.

Where?

The New Granada Revolution took place in the Viceroyalty of New Granada. The territory was owned by the Kingdom of Spain. The New Granada revolution occured in modern day Colombia, Panama, Venezuela, Bolivia, and Equador.

Coat of Arms of Bogota

(Capital of the Viceroyalty of New Granada at the time)

Who?

The main figure who began the entire New Granada Revolution was Simon Bolivar. Simon Bolivar was a Venezuelan, military and political leader. Throughout his lifetime, he contributed to the indipendance of various countries some along with Don Jose de San Martin. Bolivar also contributed in the foundation of the first union of independant nations throughout countries in Latin America, and even achieved presidency.

When?

The New Granada Revolution officially began in 1819 with Bolivare's campaign for independance against the Spanish empire. The revolution ended shortly after in 1820.

Before the main 1819 revolution, smaller revolutions also took place, targeting the Spaniards in South America that caused long-term effects

Simon Bolivar

Important leader in the revolution of New Granada and eventually president.

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