Simón Bolívar had a vision to unite South America, which resulted in the creation of Gran Colombia in 1819. Gran Colombia aimed to unite the northern part of South America, including present-day Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, and Panama. However, the circumstances of the South American revolution differed greatly from those in the United States, and the dream of Gran Colombia didn't last long. Instead of experiencing growth, Gran Colombia gradually saw its territories breaking apart. Unlike in North America, where colonizers took land from Native Americans, in South America, the Spanish concentrated power and land in the hands of a privileged few. To read the article: https://www.timeprinternews.com