Why were creoles important to independence movements in latin america?

a. they were primarily the soldiers for the revolutions
b. they worked for the king to create peace in the colonies
c. they were the most educated of the social classes, and spread enlightenment ideas of revolution
d. creoles were passionate about gaining independence because they were the most oppressed social class in latin america

"but let us admit texas, and we shall place the balance of power in the hands of the texans themselves. they, with the southern states, will control the policy and the destiny of this nation; our tariff will then be held at the will of the texan advocates of free trade. are our friends of the north prepared to deliver over this great national policy to the people of texas? " - rep. joshua giddings, ohio, may 21, 1844 this quote points to what major issue in the years leading up to the civil war?