Why did Latin America become independent at the beginning of the19th century, while most colonies such as Africa did not become independent until after World War II?

On the one hand, the two sides have different development times. The exploration and colonization of Latin America in old Europe began at the end of15th century16th century. By the19th century, Latin American colonies could be regarded as a huge population. As for Africa, if I remember correctly, the large-scale colonization of Africa by old Europe took place in the middle and late19th century. Prior to this, due to the limitation of technical level, their colonies were basically confined to the coast.

The most important thing is that the strength of the colonists on both sides is different.

The colonies in Latin America are mainly Spain and Portugal. Although both countries were pioneers of colonization, they failed to make effective use of the wealth gained by colonization to maintain their strength.

By the end of18th century, the successful independence of the United States should be a great inspiration to people in other parts of Latin America.

/kloc-At the beginning of the 0/9th century, Napoleon's France almost occupied Spain, and Latin America took the opportunity to go to the war of independence. In 18 10,

May 25th-Argentine Revolution

On July 20th, Colombia became independent.

September 16-Mexico declares independence.

September 18-Chile becomes independent.

Later, Spain wanted to suppress Latin American independence, but the losses in previous wars were too great. In fact, Spain can't do this and has to accept the fact.

The independence of the United States and many Latin American countries is due to the dedication of France! /kloc-in the 0 th and 8 th centuries, the United States was helped to become independent, and almost the whole world went to war with Britain, so that the Great Revolution broke out. /kloc-in the 0/9th century, Spain was almost destroyed, which encouraged Latin American countries to fight for independence. )

The colonists in Africa were very different. There are not only colonies of colonial pioneers Spain and Portugal, but also colonies of European giants such as Britain and France. In the frenzy of dividing Africa in the19th century, almost all old Europe got their own land. In order to strive for independence, African colonies have to face not only the suzerain country, but also Britain and France, the main defenders of the world colonial system.

Therefore, after World War I and World War II almost exhausted the energy of Britain and France, the United States and the Soviet Union surpassed Britain and France in strength and jointly sought to disintegrate the world colonial system, African colonies gained the opportunity of independence.

Something like this.