Liberation of South America

Grade 545 min

Learning Objective

I can describe how San Martín, O’Higgins, and Bolivar helped South America become free from Spain.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

José de San Martín : The General Who Liberated South America

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Describe one action San Martín took that helped a South American country gain independence from Spain. Describe one action Bolivar took that helped a South American country gain independence from Spain. How did San Martín contribute to the independence of Chile?

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