(Originais Teachy 2023) - Question Medium of History

During the 18th century, the Enlightenment had a profound influence on how the Americas viewed their relationship with European metropolises. In the context of the independence of the American colonies, the spread of these ideas was an important factor. Considering the process of independence of the thirteen American colonies, which culminated in the Declaration of Independence of the United States in 1776, analyze the following excerpt from historian John Adams: 'The American Revolution was a movement of ideas and principles, not of men and interests.' Based on this perspective and considering the historical context and Enlightenment ideals, discuss: 1. The role of Enlightenment ideas in justifying the independence of the American colonies. 2. How these ideas influenced the territorial organization and the establishment of republican principles in the new independent nations of Latin America.