1. Who was Simón Bolívar? a) In what time period approximately was Bolívar active? b) How did he contribute to independence in South America? c) What was the significance of the Battles of Junín and of Ayacucho? d) Name two events in Bolívar’s life that you find interesting.
   
   
   
   
2. Simón Bolívar had the reputation of being a great statesman, although he was also a controversial figure. a) What is a statesman? b) Get familiar with Bolívar’s career and major episodes of his life, and provide reasons for which you think he was considered a top-notch statesman. Do you think he deserved it? Explain.
   
   
   
   

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