Final answer:
Milka Duno did not contribute to the fight for independence in South America; notable historical figures who did are Manuela Sáenz, Juana Azurduy de Padilla, Empress Maria Leopoldina, and Maria Quitéria.
Step-by-step explanation:
No, Milka Duno did not help fight for independence. The figures that are known to have played a role in the fight for independence in South America according to FIGURE 8.22 'Fighters for Independence' are (a) Manuela Sáenz, (b) Juana Azurduy de Padilla, (c) Empress Maria Leopoldina, and (d) Maria Quitéria. Milka Duno is not mentioned among the influential figures in South American wars of independence.