Topic: History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.— their forms and effect on the society.
1. Simon Bolivar was a soldier and statesman who led the revolutions against Spanish rule and was at the forefront of Latin American independence movement. Discuss. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: History of modern world by Jain & Mathur
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as part of Mission-2023 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the contributions of Simon Bolivar to Latin American independence.
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving brief description of Simon Bolivar – who is known as The Liberator.
Body:
First write about the political philosophy of Simon Bolivar and that penned two political treatises—the Cartagena Manifesto and the Letter from Jamaica.
Next write about his military achievements – encouraging the people of South America to rebel against Spanish colonial rule, leading multiple expeditionary forces against the Spaniards, liberated territories etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising that his contributions earned him the epithet – The Liberator from the Latin American people.
