American Independence Movements Quick Check

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Question
Which event helped lead to the Latin American freedom causes?(1 point)
Responses

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

The rise of strong Latin American leaders guided by Enlightenment ideals
The rise of strong Latin American leaders guided by Enlightenment ideals

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

The ending of chattel slavery in Haiti by the Catholic Church

Answer 1

The event that helped lead to the Latin American freedom causes is:

The rise of strong Latin American leaders guided by Enlightenment ideals.

This response is significant as Enlightenment ideas inspired many leaders in Latin America to fight for independence and establish new forms of government based on principles such as liberty, equality, and democracy.