Question

question 9 of 28 which of the following describes the relationship between the american and french revolutions and latin america in the 19th century? a. the revolutions showed that it was possible for colonists to succeed in revolting against european monarchs. b. the revolutions demonstrated that democracy can be achieved only through armed conflict. c. the revolutions revealed that enlightenment ideas cannot be implemented in monarchies. d. the revolutions set an example for using diplomacy to set up a new independent nation.

Explanation:

The American and French revolutions inspired Latin American colonists. They demonstrated that colonists could successfully revolt against European monarch - rule. Democracy isn't only achieved through armed conflict (contradicting B), Enlightenment ideas could be related to monarchies in some ways (contradicting C), and these revolutions were more about armed struggle than diplomacy for independence (contradicting D).

Answer:

A. The revolutions showed that it was possible for colonists to succeed in revolting against European monarchs.