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What philosophical movement influenced colonial independence movements in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
Enlightenment
During the Enlightenment, what were the guiding principles that challenged traditions and reformed society?
Science, reason, and inquiry
What did the American and French revolutions both replace monarchy with?
Republic
What was the key distinction between creoles and peninsulares in the Spanish colonies?
Creoles were more connected to Europe through their ancestry, while peninsulares were more directly tied to Spain.
How did the examples of rebellion in other parts of the world influence Latin American revolutionaries?
They inspired Latin American revolutionaries to seek independence, as the examples showed that colonial rule could be overthrown.
What was the primary factor that motivated the creoles to fight for independence in the Spanish colonies?
Their strong connection to Europe through their ancestry and education.
Test your knowledge on the independence of Spanish colonies in North, Central, and South America in the early nineteenth century. Explore how Enlightenment ideals of democracy played a role in the decolonization process.
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