The most important of them was the venezuelan independence. Bolivar went to england to get help from the government. During the trip he met a Venezuelan that kickstarted the independence and asked to be a part of the new venezuelan government. In 1811 the first Venezuelan republic “voted for full independence, dropping the farce that they were still loyal to Ferdinand VII”. (About.com) A huge earthquake hit venezuela on march 26 1812. It only hit the parts were most rebellions are happening. This earthquake made people think that this was a sign from god to stop rebelling. Later a royalist domingo monteverde led spanish and royal forces and captured the city of Valencia and many important ports. Miranda , the person Bolivar invited, followed the royal forces to insure his safety. Bolivar was mad at Miranda and arrested him. All in all the first venezuelan republic failed and the spanish regained control of the