Question

question 17
what role did simon bolivar play in revolutions in latin america?
a. he worked spain along with french forces under napoleon.
b. he led a revolutionary army to fight for new granadas independence.
c. he helped establish the united provinces of rio de plata.
d. he united previously independent states to form venezuela.

Explanation:

Simón Bolívar led a revolutionary army to fight for Latin American independence from Spanish colonial rule. He is known as the "Liberator." He did not work with French forces against Spain in the way described in A. He was not involved in establishing the United Provinces of Rio de la Plata as in C. And he did not unify previously independent states to form Venezuela as in D. His main role was leading the fight for independence.

Answer:

B. He led a revolutionary army to fight for Latin America's independence.