Question

Which statement BEST describes the goals of Latin American revolutionary leader Simon Bolivar in the 19th century? A) Bolivar needed aid from the United States in his efforts. B) Bolivar wanted a united, independent Latin American country. C) Bolivar supported the interests of the poor Indians in Peru. D) Bolivar failed in his attempt to liberate colonies from Spain.

Answer 1

Hello there buddy,

Your correct answer would be "Bolivar wanted a united, independent Latin American country.".He succeeded partially because he enabled the different countries we know today to gain independence from Spanish rule.

Hope this helps.

~Jurgen

Answer 2

The correct answer is B) Bolivar wanted a united, independent Latin American country.

Step-by-step explanation:

Simon Bolivar was an important political leader, he is mainly known for helping many countries in Latin America to be independent of Spain, this includes Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Venezuela. Besides this Bolivar was inspired by the ideas of Enlightenment, and these made him believe it was possible different countries of Latin America joined to form an independent, united and powerful country.

Indeed, after Bolivar helped different countries to become independent he founded the Gran Colombia in 1819 that included Guayana, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, and Panama as one united country; also, Bolivar was the president of this country until 1830. Thus, the statement that describes the goals of Simon Bolivar in the 19th century is Bolivar wanted a united, independent Latin American country.