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What were the Enlightenment ideas that challenged the theory of 'Divine Right' monarchy?
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Natural laws and rights
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What caused Creole discontent in Latin America?
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Causes and Effects of Latin American Revolutions
- Enlightenment ideas of natural laws and rights challenged the theory of “Divine Right” monarchy.
- Creole discontent arose from being left out of government jobs and trade concessions.
- Inspiration from successful American and French Revolutions fueled the desire for independence.
- Spain and Portugal's preoccupation with fighting Napoleonic Wars provided a model and diversion.
- Mercantilism enriched the mother country at the expense of the colony.
- The power of the Catholic Church and unequal distribution of wealth and power also contributed to the revolution.
- Simon Bolivar, a wealthy creole leader, united Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru into Gran Colombia.
- Jose de San Martin, a creole in Argentina, organized rebels against Spanish rule and fought with Bolivar and Bernardo O’Higgins.
- Bolivar's goal of uniting all of South America unfulfilled after his death, and many newly independent countries struggled with civil wars.
- Wars disrupted trade and devastated cities and countryside, leaving many countries in the control of caudillos.
- Geographic barriers, feuds among leaders, and the continuation of the social hierarchy and dependence on foreign investments were additional problems.
- The revolutions brought independence, but also poverty and political instability, leaving the question of whether Latin America is better off now than under Spain.
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Test your knowledge on the causes and effects of the Latin American revolutions with this informative quiz. From the influence of Enlightenment ideas to the role of powerful leaders like Simon Bolivar and Jose de San Martin, this quiz will challenge your understanding of this pivotal moment in history. Explore the impact of colonialism, mercantilism, and the Catholic Church on the revolution, and learn about the struggles for independence and the challenges faced by newly independent countries. See how much you know about the complex history of Latin
