why did the Latin American colonies decide to fight for their independence from Spain?

Question

A. they thought Spain was treating them unfairly
B. they wanted their own king
C. they wanted to be part of the United States
D. they wanted France to govern them instead

Answer 1

The most accurate answer is A. they thought Spain was treating them unfairly.

Latin American colonies sought independence from Spain due to a combination of factors, including dissatisfaction with colonial rule, economic restrictions, social inequalities, and the influence of Enlightenment ideals. Many colonists believed that they were being treated unjustly and sought to establish their own governments that would better represent their interests.