A major cause of revolution against European colonial rule in Latin America was the influence of Enlightenment ideas, which promoted concepts of liberty, equality, and self-determination. Additionally, social inequalities, economic exploitation, and the growing discontent of creole elites and indigenous populations contributed to the desire for independence. The weakening of Spanish and Portuguese power due to European conflicts, such as the Napoleonic Wars, further facilitated revolutionary movements across the region.
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