As the 19^th Century Approached, Criollos Living in Latin America

As the 19^th century approached, criollos living in Latin America began to

A) awaken intellectually and reconnect with their counterparts in Spain.
B) question their perceived second-class status in Spain and conclude that their situation would never revert to what it had been.
C) look to the American and French Revolutions with concern, fearing that those beneath themselves would follow suit.
D) negotiate more equitable trade agreements with the Mother Country.
E) use their new findings of silver as bargaining chips with Spain.