SSWH14 Which of the following events contributed to the emergence of independence movements in Latin America? (1 point)
- The spread of Enlightenment ideas and the principles of individual rights and self-governance
- The weakening of Spanish and Portuguese colonial authority due to conflicts and revolutions in Europe
- The success of the American Revolution, inspiring colonists in Latin America to seek independence
- Economic exploitation and social inequality experienced by the indigenous and mestizo populations in Latin America.