What Did the Leaders of the Various Independence Movements in Latin

question 5

Multiple Choice

What did the leaders of the various independence movements in Latin America do to gain the support of the general population?

• A) Preserve regional identities and racial divisions to appease popular demands
• B) Challenge the Catholic Church's control over colonial politics and society
• C) Abolish the feudal system of landownership and institute a land-to-the-tiller program
• D) Appeal to nativist feelings by defining all those born in the Americas as Americanos

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