Slavery: The South's economy was based on slavery, and Southern states feared that the North would eventually abolish slavery.
Economic independence: The South felt that it was being economically exploited by the North, and that it would be better off on its own.
Cultural differences: The South had a different culture from the North, and many Southerners felt that they were not understood or respected by Northerners.
The Fico Day, January 9, 1822 is the date carried out by the regent of Brazil, Prince Dom Pedro, who decides to go against the orders of the Portuguese Courts and remain in Brazil. The event got its name because, at the time, D. Pedro uttered the phrase that would become famous: This decision is c
by Carlos M. Ayala Corao Bolivian journalist, editor of El Heraldo Karl Marx referred to Simón Bolívar as the most cowardly, brutal and miserable scoundrel. Bolívar is the true Soulouque, (Marxs letter to Engels dated 2-14-1858). On that same occasion, he affirmed that Bolívar was a myth of popular
The End the African Slave Trade was motivated by economic, humanitarian and religious reasons. Throughout the 19th century, several European nations banned the slave trade and abolished slavery in their colonies due to a change in mentality and in the way of production. Abstract With the consolida
The I ndependence of Brazil was proclaimed on 7 September 1822 , by the then Prince Regent, Dom Pedro de Alcântara. This occasion is also called the Grito de Independência, as, according to tradition, Dom Pedro would have said the phrase independence or death loud and clear to the guard who accompa