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327958546Revolution in Latin AmericaRigid Class structure: Viceroys (colonial officers), creoles, and Mestizos. Slaves in Haiti rebelled, abolished slavery, and won independence. Father Miguel Hidalgo started the Mexican independence movement. French, Spanish, and Portuguese colonies gained independence.0
327958547Simon BolivarLed the revolt of South American colonies against Spanish rule1
327958548Jose de San MartinLeader in winning independence for Argentina, Peru, and Chile; protector of Peru2
327958549Miguel HidalgoMexican priest who led peasants in call for independence and improved conditions3
327958550Jose Maria MorelosMexican priest and former student of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, he led the forces fighting for Mexican independence until he was captured and executed in 1814.4
337039454Indian Removal Act 1830Passed by Congress under the Jackson administration, this act removed all Indians east of the Mississippi to an "Indian Territory" where they would be "permanently" housed.5
337039456trail of tearsThe Cherokee Indians were forced to leave their lands. They traveled from North Carolina and Georgia through Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri, and Arkansas-more than 800 miles (1,287 km)-to the Indian Territory. More than 4, 00 Cherokees died of cold, disease, and lack of food during the 116-day journey.6

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