Simon Bolivar's Vision for Spanish America

Allison Fedirka, Geo. Futures
Like many revolutions, not all participants shared a clear picture of what the end goal should be and how to get there. Some called for complete independence, while others wanted greater autonomy under Spanish rule or to remain loyal to Spain. Though inspired by the U.S. and French revolutions, Bolvar did not intend to model an independent state in Spanish America after these nations. He envisioned independent countries brought together under a pan-American entity. While Bolvar wanted to unite all the freed viceroyalties under a common ruler, he strayed away from the U.S. federal model and...