Question
How did changing social structures lead to revolution in Spanish colonies?(1 point)
Responses which answer is correct and why
Enslaved people were a part of the lower class and wished to be free.
Enslaved people were a part of the lower class and wished to be free.
The rich grew richer in the Spanish colonies, leading to resentment.
The rich grew richer in the Spanish colonies, leading to resentment.
As economic growth gave people influence, they still had little power.
As economic growth gave people influence, they still had little power.
Influenced by Enlightenment thought, the poor resented the rich.
Responses which answer is correct and why
Enslaved people were a part of the lower class and wished to be free.
Enslaved people were a part of the lower class and wished to be free.
The rich grew richer in the Spanish colonies, leading to resentment.
The rich grew richer in the Spanish colonies, leading to resentment.
As economic growth gave people influence, they still had little power.
As economic growth gave people influence, they still had little power.
Influenced by Enlightenment thought, the poor resented the rich.
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GPT-4o mini
The best answer is: **Influenced by Enlightenment thought, the poor resented the rich.**
**Reason:** The Enlightenment introduced ideas of equality, individual rights, and critiques of absolute power, which inspired many in the lower and middle classes to challenge the existing social hierarchy and demand political and social change. In the Spanish colonies, these ideas resonated particularly with those who were economically and socially marginalized, leading to a growing resentment towards the wealthy elite and the colonial authorities. This ideological shift contributed significantly to revolutionary movements, as it mobilized various groups against inequality and for a new social order.
While all the responses highlight important aspects of social change that contributed to revolutions, the influence of Enlightenment thought is a key factor that unified various disgruntled groups and provided them with the philosophical foundation needed to justify their calls for revolution.
**Reason:** The Enlightenment introduced ideas of equality, individual rights, and critiques of absolute power, which inspired many in the lower and middle classes to challenge the existing social hierarchy and demand political and social change. In the Spanish colonies, these ideas resonated particularly with those who were economically and socially marginalized, leading to a growing resentment towards the wealthy elite and the colonial authorities. This ideological shift contributed significantly to revolutionary movements, as it mobilized various groups against inequality and for a new social order.
While all the responses highlight important aspects of social change that contributed to revolutions, the influence of Enlightenment thought is a key factor that unified various disgruntled groups and provided them with the philosophical foundation needed to justify their calls for revolution.