2 of 32 of 3 Items Question Which impact did Enlightenment ideas have on the Spanish colonies? (1 point) Responses Many colonists called for independence from Spain. Many colonists called for independence from Spain. Some mestizos argued that the Spanish crown should have more power. Some mestizos argued that the Spanish crown should have more power. Father Miguel Hidalgo called for harsher slave codes. Father Miguel Hidalgo called for harsher slave codes. Some creoles led the fight to end slavery and improve conditions for Mexican Indians.
The impacts of Enlightenment ideas on the Spanish colonies included:
1. Many colonists called for independence from Spain: The Enlightenment's emphasis on individual freedoms, natural rights, and popular sovereignty inspired many colonists to seek independence from Spanish rule, leading to revolutions and the formation of independent nations.
2. Some mestizos argued that the Spanish crown should have more power: While some mestizos (people of mixed European and indigenous descent) embraced Enlightenment ideas and called for greater autonomy or self-governance, others believed that the Spanish crown should have more power to protect their rights and interests.
3. Father Miguel Hidalgo called for harsher slave codes: Father Miguel Hidalgo, a Mexican priest and leader of the Mexican independence movement, did not advocate for harsher slave codes. In fact, he called for the abolition of slavery and aimed to improve conditions for all oppressed groups in Mexico, including Mexican Indians and enslaved Africans.
4. Some creoles led the fight to end slavery and improve conditions for Mexican Indians: Creoles, who were American-born Spaniards, played significant roles in the fight against slavery and the quest for improvements in the treatment and rights of Mexican Indians. They were influenced by Enlightenment ideals of equality and justice and actively fought for social and political reforms.