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Which empire did Francisco de Miranda dream of liberating South America from?
The Portuguese Empire
The British Empire
The Spanish Empire
The French Empire
Answer
The Spanish Empire held sway over much of South America during Francisco de Miranda's lifetime. Miranda, a Venezuelan revolutionary, envisioned freeing the continent from Spanish rule and establishing a unified, independent nation. His dream, inspired by the ideals of the American and French Revolutions, fueled his endeavors to rally support for South American independence, laying the groundwork for the eventual liberation of several South American countries from Spanish colonial rule.
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