Early Life
Where was Simon Bolivar born?
Caracas, Venezuela
How old was Bolivar when he traveled to Europe?
16
Who did Bolivar meet about independence?
Alexander von Humboldt
What title was given to Bolivar
El Libertador
How many countries did Bolivar free?
Seven
What year was Bolivar born?
1783
Where did Bolivar travel to for education?
Madrid, Spain
Who failed to conquer Europe?
Napolean
What year did Bolivar enter Caracas?
1813
What year did Bolivar unite Gran Colombia?
1819
How many siblings does Bolivar have?
Three
When did Bolivar return to Europe?
1804
Who helped remove the Spanish governor from Venezuela?
Bolivar
Why did Bolivar lose the support of Venezuelans?
His harsh methods as a political dictator
What was considered Gran Colombia?
Venezuela, Colombia, Panama and Ecuador
What year did Bolivar's parents marry?
1773
What shaped his political ideology for South America?
His exposure to European culture
What year did the Spanish governor get removed from Venezuela
1810
What year did Bolivar lead his army into the Andes Mountains?
1819
What nation was named after Bolivar?
Bolivia
Who were Bolivar's parents?
Juan Vicente Bolivar and Maria Concepcion Palacios
Who did Bolivar study under?
Simon Rodriguez
What made colonies break away from Spain?
The failure of Napoleon conquering Europe
What battle was fought for independence of New Granada and the establishment of Gran Colombia?
Battle of Boyaca
What was in the "Letter from Jamaica"?
A united Latin America could achieve stability, security, and prosperity.