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REACHING INDEPENDENCE
THE END TO COLONIZATION: A SERIES OF LATIN AMERICAN REVOLUTIONS LEADING TO INDEPENDENCE BY: ANUSHA NATARAJAN
In 1776, the United States became independent from Britain. Later on , in 1821, Costa Rica , Guatemala, and Honduras gained independence from Spain. A year later, Brazil was free from Portuguese rule in 1822. These years carry historical significance for these countries because it marks the end of European rule and a new beginning of liberty and independence. September, in particular, marks celebration of Hispanic and Latinx heritage and culture in the United States. The purpose and meaning of choosing this specific month was because many of the independence movements that occurred in Central and Latin America. It was not an easy feat for these countries to get their independence because of the amount of power that the Spanish and Portuguese had over them. European powers were worrying about their loss of control and power over their colonies, so they began to establish new taxes and restrictions on individuals who did not carry Spanish blood. As a result, the colonies began to revolt against the Europeans because of the amount of pressure they were putting on them.
