Compare and contrast the American Revolution and a revolution in Spanish South America.
A) The American Revolution and revolutions in Spanish South America both aimed to overthrow colonial rule, but the American Revolution focused on establishing democratic governance while revolutions in Spanish South America were driven by nationalist movements seeking independence from Spanish rule.
B) The American Revolution and revolutions in Spanish South America were both fought against European powers, but the American Revolution was largely peaceful while revolutions in Spanish South America were marked by violent conflicts and civil wars.
C) Both the American Revolution and revolutions in Spanish South America were influenced by Enlightenment ideals, but the American Revolution primarily sought economic independence while revolutions in Spanish South America focused on cultural and political autonomy.
D) The American Revolution and revolutions in Spanish South America both resulted in the establishment of republics, but the American Revolution led to the formation of a centralized federal government while revolutions in Spanish South America resulted in the creation of independent states with varying degrees of centralized power.