Simon Bolivar and Latin American Revolutions

Simon Bolivar is a well known hero in South America. Bolivar helped many South American countries win their independence from European Countries. After traveling to London, Bolivar came up with the idea to start a Revolution in South America. On his way back to South America, Bolivar stopped in the United States to learn their system of Government. After acquiring knowledge of Government and Independence Bolivar became confident in starting a Revolution in South America.

In South America a county is named after the infamous Simon Bolivar. Bolivia was one of the countries in South America Bolivar helped recieve independence for. Deeply Influenced by the French, Enlightment Thinkers and Greek, Bolivar fought and recieved independence for: Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, Panama, and Ecuador.