How did the Age of Enlightenment influence independence movements in Latin America and the Caribbean in the 19th century?

It challenged the traditional centers of power in Europe creating political instability.

It strengthened the control of European colonial powers, making colonies more likely to rebel.

It diverted the attention of colonial powers, allowing colonies to organize independence movements.

It eliminated all absolute monarchies in Europe, allowing colonies to take back independence without conflict.

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Delilah Johnson

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30 September, 15:23

How did the Age of Enlightenment influence independence movements in Latin America and the Caribbean in the 19th century?

It challenged the traditional centers of power in Europe creating political instability.

It strengthened the control of European colonial powers, making colonies more likely to rebel.

It diverted the attention of colonial powers, allowing colonies to organize independence movements.

It eliminated all absolute monarchies in Europe, allowing colonies to take back independence without conflict.

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Carlos Chandler · Answer 1

Answer: because America wanted Europe out of of the Americas

Explanation: The Us wanted Europe out of the Americas because they fear another was of 1812 so they kick out Europe by protecting their independence