Question

question 4 of 10
which of the following enlightenment ideas influenced the leaders of the latin american wars of independence?
a. government should play a limited role in a country’s economy.
b. people of all religious faiths should be treated equally.
c. leaders do not have the right to oppress their people.
d. people are always going to commit crimes without a strong leader to control them.

Explanation:

Enlightenment ideas like the social contract and natural rights argued that rulers derive authority from the people, not divine right, and that oppressive rule justifies resistance. This directly motivated Latin American independence leaders to rebel against European colonial oppression. Option A relates to laissez-faire economics, not core independence motivations. Option B's religious equality was not a central driver of these wars. Option D contradicts Enlightenment ideals of self-governance.

Answer:

C. Leaders do not have the right to oppress their people.