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Latin American Revolution Research Paper

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If the fire of revolution will succeed in burning down the injustice it faces, it must first be started by a spark. While Latin America was still controlled by Trujillo, a fire was heating, but who was responsible for the flames? The spark was ignited by several people, but perhaps those who most fed the flames were the Mirabal sisters. Each sister moved past their fear to stand up for what was right and encouraged others to do the same. If it had not been for them, perhaps Latin America would never have been freed. Their rebellion inspired others to follow in their footsteps, and when they died their legacy was even more influential. The reasons revolutions are hesitant to start is not because they are complicated, but because people are …show more content…

They are not only remembered in history for helping to free Latin America, but they are also honored through murals, statues, national martyrs, textbooks, and even a museum dedicated to them in their hometown. They also left behind a national holiday: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. This holiday takes place on November 25th, the day three of the four sisters lost their lives. Even though their lives were difficult and filled with tragic events, the sisters never gave up on what they believed in, no matter how hard it got. Even in death, they could not be removed from the minds of those fighting, and their spirit and honor has lived on. The Mirabal sisters did what others dreaded to do; they overcame their fear, influenced others, and left behind a legacy that would last for years. Without the bravery of the girls, it is possible Latin America might still be ruled by dictatorship. They each became a part of the rebellious fire that would consume the injustice in the Dominican Republic and eventually all of Latin America; and the fire burned because the Mirabal sisters were courageous enough to stand up for what they believed

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