This creole revolutionary traveled to Europe and to the United States in his youth; he was inspired by Enlightenment ideology and the American and French Revolutions. Upon returning to his home of Venezuela, he led several rebellions across South America to dispel Spanish authorities in places now known as Venezuela, Colombia, Panama, and more.

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This creole revolutionary traveled to Europe and to the United States in his youth; he was inspired by Enlightenment ideology and the American and French Revolutions.  Upon returning to his home of Venezuela, he led several rebellions across South America to dispel Spanish authorities in places now known as Venezuela, Colombia, Panama, and more.
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George Washington

Toussaint L'Ouverture

Miguel Hidalgo

Simon Bolivar

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The correct answer is **Simon Bolivar**. He was a creole revolutionary leader who played a key role in the independence movements across several South American countries, including Venezuela, Colombia, Panama, and others, inspired by Enlightenment ideals and the American and French Revolutions.