Why was Napoleon Bonaparte a critical figure in Mexico's independence? (2 points)

A. • His encouragement of national self-determination led Mexicans to organize their own country.
B. • His encouragement of religious liberty in Spain caused the devoutly Catholic Mexicans to rebel.
C. His attempt to put his brother on Spain's throne disrupted Spanish control of Mexico.
D. • His push for republican governments encouraged Mexicans to seek one for themselves.

C. His attempt to put his brother on Spain's throne disrupted Spanish control of Mexico.

D. His push for republican governments encouraged Mexicans to seek one for themselves.