A student writing an essay identifying the causes of independence movements in Latin American and the
Caribbean would include which of the following? (1 point)
- Economic disparities and exploitation by European colonial powers
- Enlightenment ideas promoting individual rights and liberties
- Resentment towards oppressive colonial rule and restrictions on autonomy
- Influence of successful independence movements in North America and Europe
- Cultural pride and desire for national identity
- Social inequalities and discrimination against indigenous populations and Afro-Latinos