Question

which of the following leaders launched successful revolutions against spanish rule in the southern regions of south america?
a. antonio lópez de santa anna
b. agustín de iturbide
c. josé de san martín
d. miguel hidalgo y costilla

Explanation:

José de San Martín led successful independence revolutions against Spanish rule in southern South America (including Argentina, Chile, and Peru). The other options are associated with Mexican independence movements: A. Antonio López de Santa Anna was a Mexican political/military leader; B. Agustín de Iturbide unified Mexican independence; D. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla initiated the Mexican independence uprising.

Answer:

C. José de San Martín