Question

Which group in Latin American society led the push for independence from Spain in the early 19th century?

Answer 1

José de San Martín

José de San Martín was an Argentine general and the prime leader of the southern part of South America's successful struggle for independence from the Spanish Empire. Born in Yapeyú, Corrientes, in modern-day Argentina, he left his mother country at the early age of seven to study in Málaga, Spain.

Step-by-step explanation:

Mexican Independence

In most Latin American countries, creoles led the revolutionary movements.

Answer 2

Creoles

Step-by-step explanation:

Creoles organized revolutionary governments that proclaimed some social and economic reforms in 1810, and in Venezuela they openly declared a break with Spain the following year.