Question

Which of the following identifies a way the Latin American and Caribbean independence movements were inspired by the American Revolution?(1 point)

1. The leaders of the American Revolution championed equality for all men.

2. The leaders of the American Revolution all came from the lower classes.

3. The American Revolution resulted in the abolition of slavery.

4. The American Revolution began as a fight for religious liberty.

Answer 1

1. The leaders of the American Revolution championed equality for all men.

Explanation: The rhetoric of natural rights, liberty, and popular sovereignty from the American Revolution inspired Latin American and Caribbean independence leaders—even though those American ideals were not fully extended in practice (e.g., slavery persisted).