24 These short wars redrew the map of Europe. For the next 40 years the major nations of Europe would be at peace. 25 Nationalism continued to grow. American Revolutions (Standard 7-3.3) 26 The spread of revolutions would not be contained to Europe. In places like Haiti, Mexico, and South America nationalism would have a major impact on the people and cultures living there. Like countries in Europe, they were inspired by the ideas of freedom, equality, and independence. They were also inspired by the American and French Revolutions. 27 Haiti was a good example of nationalism leading to separation. The French colony had a large population of slaves. These slaves learned about the American Revolution, and it inspired them to fight for their own freedom. In 1791 they revolted, led by a former slave named TOUSSAINT L’OUVERTURE. Within 10 years L’Ouverture and his soldiers had taken control of Haiti and freed all of its slaves. Eventually L’Ouverture was captured by French soldiers. He was sent to France, and in 1803 he died in prison. Despite L’Ouverture’s death, the French could not stop the rebellion. In 1804 Haiti declared itself independent. This remains the only successful slave revolt in history. 28 Society in the Spanish colonies was similar to that of France before the French Revolution. Like France, Spanish society was divided on where you were born and who your parents were. At the top were the peninsulares, wealthy citizens who had been born in Spain. Peninsulares were the only ones who could hold the highest offices and positions of power. Below them were the creoles, people who had Spanish parents but who were born in the colonies. Creoles could do anything the peninsulares could do except hold political office. These two classes owned almost all the wealth, power, and land in Latin America. Below them were the mixed-race classes. Mestizos were mixed-race people who had both Spanish and Native-American ancestors. Mulattos were mixed-race people who had both Spanish and African ancestors. Below all other classes were the slaves.
24 These short wars redrew the map of Europe. For the next 40 years the major nations of Europe would be at peace. 25 Nationalism continued to grow. American Revolutions (Standard 7-3.3) 26 The spread of revolutions would not be contained to Europe. In places like Haiti, Mexico, and South America nationalism would have a major impact on the people and cultures living there. Like countries in Europe, they were inspired by the ideas of freedom, equality, and independence. They were also inspired by the American and French Revolutions. 27 Haiti was a good example of nationalism leading to separation. The French colony had a large population of slaves. These slaves learned about the American Revolution, and it inspired them to fight for their own freedom. In 1791 they revolted, led by a former slave named TOUSSAINT L’OUVERTURE. Within 10 years L’Ouverture and his soldiers had taken control of Haiti and freed all of its slaves. Eventually L’Ouverture was captured by French soldiers. He was sent to France, and in 1803 he died in prison. Despite L’Ouverture’s death, the French could not stop the rebellion. In 1804 Haiti declared itself independent. This remains the only successful slave revolt in history. 28 Society in the Spanish colonies was similar to that of France before the French Revolution. Like France, Spanish society was divided on where you were born and who your parents were. At the top were the peninsulares, wealthy citizens who had been born in Spain. Peninsulares were the only ones who could hold the highest offices and positions of power. Below them were the creoles, people who had Spanish parents but who were born in the colonies. Creoles could do anything the peninsulares could do except hold political office. These two classes owned almost all the wealth, power, and land in Latin America. Below them were the mixed-race classes. Mestizos were mixed-race people who had both Spanish and Native-American ancestors. Mulattos were mixed-race people who had both Spanish and African ancestors. Below all other classes were the slaves.
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