The movements for independence in Buenos Aires and Caracas were
A) movements started by the common people "revolutions from below").
B) movements started by well-educated Creole elites "revolutions from above").
C) movements started by the Spanish royal officials themselves.
D) spontaneous movements in which Creoles and the common people participated in equal proportions.

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The movements for independence in Buenos Aires and Caracas were initiated by well-educated Creole elites, who sought to gain control and power in the face of the weakening Spanish authority, rather than being grassroots movements from the common people or being led by Spanish officials.

The Movements for Independence in Buenos Aires and Caracas Were