During the early 1800's, which was a major influence on the struggle for political independence in latin america?

1) European Enlightenment, 2) French revolution and Napoleon era (Ist French empire), 3) American Revolution

Explanation: at that time in Latin America it was quite difficult to find printing machine and authentically Latin American press. Books and journals were under the control of the church and there was a censorship which means that it was not so easy for new (revolutionary) ideas to reach this subcontinent. Nevertheless, revolutionary ideas reached Spain and Portugal so it helped very much for these ideas to reach big urban centers of Latin America.

regarding the law, the 15th amendment was specifically designed thinking in the rights of black free men.

even though ratified on february 3, 1870, the promise of the 15th amendment would not be fully applied for a long time.poll taxes and literacy tests would allow southern states disenfranchise african americans. only in 1965 the voting rights for african americans would be actually able to vote in the south.

in 1965, president johnson signed the voting rights act, which aimed to overcome legal barriers that prevented african americans from voting as it was guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the u.s. constitution.

the anwser is a) to prevent military conflict