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Which event helped lead to the Latin American freedom causes?(1 point)
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The ending of chattel slavery in Haiti by the Catholic Church
The ending of chattel slavery in Haiti by the Catholic Church

The fading of Napoleon’s power in Europe
The fading of Napoleon’s power in Europe

The slave revolts in Argentina, Peru, and Ecuador
The slave revolts in Argentina, Peru, and Ecuador

The rise of strong Latin American leaders guided by Enlightenment ideals

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The fading of Napoleon’s power in Europe.

Napoleon’s invasion and weakening of Spain (and the installation of Joseph Bonaparte) created a political vacuum and crisis of legitimacy in the Spanish monarchy, which encouraged Latin American colonies to push for independence.