Why Were Elite Iberian-Americans Initially Reluctant to Embrace the Idea

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Multiple Choice

Why were elite Iberian-Americans initially reluctant to embrace the idea of independence?

• A) They feared that it might generate revolts among slaves or Amerindians.
• B) They feared that cooperation among the various colonies of the Spanish empire would undermine their positions of wealth and power.
• C) They feared that without a strong monarchy, the Catholic Church would gain too much influence.
• D) They feared that independence would lead peninsulares to return to Europe.

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