Liberation of South America
Learning Objective
I can describe how San Martín, O’Higgins, and Bolivar helped South America become free from Spain.
Lesson Flow
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José de San Martín : The General Who Liberated South America
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Practice
7 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“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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