They wanted to find a faster way to the East Indies.
A.They were originally aligned with the British, but they later fought against the British
Answer:
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B.) The strict social hierarchy imposed by European rulers limited people’s social status.
D.) Large numbers of indigenous people died from disease.
E.) News of successful revolutions around the world inspired Latin American revolutions.
Explanation:
Spanish-born Spaniards, the peninsulares, had a monopoly on top administrative and political jobs during the colonial era. Even the sons of rich , distinguished families that were born in the colonies - the criollos - could not take those jobs, and they had no say in all affaris concerning government and economy. So, this lack of political power of the local economic elites created deep dissatisfaction and motivated movements in favor of independence.
Indians were at the lowest point in the colonial social ladder , lived in misery and were economically exploited. In the first century of Spanish rule, millions of Indians died because of diseases brought by the European.
The French Revolution and its lofty ideals, as well as the bright example of the American Revolution inspired the heroes of Latin American independece.
Answer:
The Balkans were called the "Powder Keg" of Europe, not the "Power Keg" of Europe.
Explanation:
The Balkans are a highly multicultural region with a long history of conquest. The major empires of European History have occupied the zone and left a mark there.
The Balkans present a diversity of religions: Islam, Catholicism, Orthodox Christians, and others. Ethnic and Linguistic cleavages are also evident.
Historically speaking, the main problem with the Balkans is that the continued occupation by foreign powers and empires has fostered artificial political borders that fuel ethnic resentment. Geographically the Balkans are a crucial area between Europe and Asia and have been the object of continued international tension. In the 19th century, Russia tried to align itself with the Slavic ethnic groups of the region and helped them in independence attempts against the Ottoman Empire and the Austro Hungarian Empire. All the accumulated tension, resentment and budding nationalism create a region that is like a keg of powder, ready to explode with any minimal spark.
Answer: A. Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution
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