Question

Focus on this quote by Símon Bolívar: “We have already seen the light, and it is not our desire to be thrust back into darkness.” What do you think he meant by this statement? What change did Bolívar hope to bring to South America?

Answer 1

Bolivar was the man who liberated much of South America from European rule. This quote most likely means that he and the other rebels have seen the light of freedom due to their actions, and do not wish to return to the control of Europe. Bolivar wanted to bring independence to South America, as he saw the European rulers as oppressive.