Questions by wmoore - Page 8
Simn Bolvar is one of the independence heroes in many Latin American countries.Panam, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, and of course Bolivia, which was named afterhim, were liberated with Bolvars help.Bolvar was born in Caracas, Venezuela, to a wealthy family. He received a goodeducation and during his youth spent some years in a military academy. He also studiedin Spain and traveled through Europe, where he became acquainted with manyintellectuals of the era. By then he already wanted to see Latin America free from theSpanish crown. Upon his return, he started to fulfill his desire.In 1810 many regions on the American continent declared their independence fromSpain, and Bolvar had a main role in the independence process in various nations. Thisprocess was not easy. There were a series of battles and civil wars, and even a period ofself-exile to Jamaica, but after several years, Bolivar attained independence forVenezuela and Nueva Granada (today Colombia and Ecuador.) Years later, Bolivarhelped the cause for independence in Peru and Alto Peru (today Bolivia.) After theindependence war, Bolivar became president of Nueva Granada and Peru. He is knownas the liberator in these countries.Where was Simon Bolivar born?In which country is Bolivar seen as their hero of independence?where did Bolivar go during exile? When did the battles of independence begin?