Question

Who led a revolutionary army in Latin America which was supported by Black slaves and Farmers?
A) San Martin
B) Fidel Castro
C) Rafael Trujillo
D) Simon Bolivar

Answer 1

Hint: The Latin American Wars of Independence were a series of revolutions in the late 18th and early 19th centuries that resulted in the foundation of many independent Latin American nations. Following the American and French Revolutions, the Spanish, Portuguese, and French territories in the Americas saw tremendous changes.

Complete answer:
José de San Martin was one of the most prominent leaders of the Latin American independence movements, alongside Simón Bolvar. A battle between Venezuelan General Simón Bolivar's liberation troops and Spanish Field Marshal Miguel de la Torre's Royalist forces. Venezuela gained independence and the Republic of Gran Colombia was formed as a result of Bolvar's resounding victory at Carabobo.

In Latin America, Simon Bolivar led the revolutionary army, which was backed by African slaves and farmers. Between 1819 and 1822, Simon Bolivar commanded numerous expeditionary troops against the Spaniards, effectively liberating three regions from Spanish rule: New Granada (Colombia and Panama), Venezuela, and Quito (Ecuador). Gaining freedom was the most compelling reason for black slaves to join the Patriot or British armies during the American Revolution. As Black Loyalists, an estimated 20,000 African Americans joined the British side, which promised slaves freedom.

Thus, the correct answer is Option (D), Simon Bolivar.

Note: Simón Bolvar was a Venezuelan soldier and statesman who was a key figure in the struggle for South American independence. Bolvar was president of Gran Colombia from 1819 to 1830 and dictator of Peru from 1823 to 1826. Bolivia is a country named after him.