Independence from Spain and Portugal (jan 1, 1806 – jan 1, 1898)
Description:
Using the Napoleonic invasion of Spain as an excuse, most of Latin America declared independence from Spain in 1810. By 1825, Mexico, Central America, and South America were free, soon to be followed by Brazil. Spanish rule in the Americas ended in 1898 when they lost their final colonies to the United States following the Spanish-American War.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1806
jan 1, 1898
~ 92 years