Question
ccording to Bolívar, why did South Americans want to be rid of Spanish rule? Click on the attached image to refer back to the sources.
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A.
They preferred an alliance with the United States.
B.
Spain treated them with brutal cruelty.
C.
The distance between South America and Spain made government inefficient.
D.
Cultural differences created insurmountable tensions.
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A.
They preferred an alliance with the United States.
B.
Spain treated them with brutal cruelty.
C.
The distance between South America and Spain made government inefficient.
D.
Cultural differences created insurmountable tensions.
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According to Bolívar, the primary reason South Americans sought to be rid of Spanish rule was **C. The distance between South America and Spain made government inefficient.** This reflects Bolívar's belief that the vast distance made it difficult for Spain to effectively govern its colonies, leading to dissatisfaction and a desire for independence.