WORLD HISTORY

EMERGENCE OF USA

POLITICAL EFFECTS OF THE REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The North and South American independence movements of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries shared which of the following?
A
Reliance on Christian teachings to define revolutionary demands
B
Industrial economies that permitted both areas to break free of European control
C
Revolutionary demands based on Enlightenment political ideas
D
Political instability caused by constant warfare among the new states
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The American, French, and Haitian revolutions brought forth new expressions of individual rights and freedom that began to influence similar actions in the colonies of Latin America. The origins of the Latin American independence movements of the early 1800s might be traced to changes in imperial administration.

Detailed explanation-2: -During the 19th century, in Latin America, the Creoles led the fight against the Spanish Throne because of their desire for power, equal representation in government, and economic control. The desire for political power was a main factor in the Creole decision to lead the fight.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Latin American Revolutions did live up to Enlightenment ideas of liberty because the people of this region were determined to gain freedom from their European rulers.

Detailed explanation-4: -The creoles of Latin America were influenced by the ideals of the Enlightenment but only wanted to displace the peninsulares and still retain their privileged positions. Colonial rule in Mexico ended in 1821 when the capital was seized by Augustin de Iturbide.

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