Lesson 55 of 84 · Enlightenment
⭐ 30 XPenlightenment: Lesson 55
The Enlightenment's influence extended beyond Europe and America, sparking revolutionary movements worldwide.
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The Enlightenment's influence extended beyond Europe and America, sparking revolutionary movements worldwide. In Latin America, Enlightenment ideals inspired leaders like Simón Bolívar and José de San Martín to fight for independence from Spanish colonial rule. They championed the rights of the people and sought to create governments based on the principles of liberty and equality. This wave of independence movements reshaped the political landscape of the continent and laid the foundation for modern nations in Latin America.
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Simón Bolívar was a key figure in Latin America's independence movements.
Enlightenment ideas inspired resistance against colonialism.
Many Latin American countries sought liberty and equality in their new governments.
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