New Granada Revolution

Long term

 

• Simon bolivar and other whites wanted independence (looked to USA)

• Creoles were not allowed to rule

• Harsh mining industry exploited natives

• Mercantilism

 

Short Term/Spark

• France invades Spain, Spain loses power

• Sloppy change in rule from Hapsburg to bourbon

• New work, tax, and exportation laws imposed limiting freedom “second conquest of America”