The Decisive Battles of World History

that came with them caused Spain to plummet from international

power and importance.

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United States was quick to give diplomatic recognition to the newly

formed states and issued the Monroe Doctrine, which declared that

any attempt by European powers to reestablish colonial rule in the

hemisphere would be considered a hostile act.

Chasteen, Americanos.

Davis, 100 Decisive Battles from Ancient Times to the Present.

Lynch, Simón Bolívar.

1. What do you think were the strengths and weaknesses of Bolivar as a
   commander, and how did these affect the outcome of history?


2. Do you think the independence of the South American countries
   was inevitable, and how might history have been different if the
   independence movements had been delayed even by half a century?

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