23. One way in which Toussaint I'Ouverture, Simon Bolivar, and Jose de San Martin were simila:was that they -9C A. Defended the ecomienda system B. Supported the Reconquista against Muslinis in Southern Spain C. Were influenced by the American and French Revolutions D. Assisted American colonists in their struggle for independence

## Step 1: Identify the historical figures<br />### Toussaint I'Ouverture, Simon Bolivar, and Jose de San Martin were all key figures in the Latin American wars of independence.<br /><br />## Step 2: Analyze each option<br />### A. Defended the encomienda system: This is incorrect as the encomienda system was a labor system in the Spanish colonies, not related to these leaders.<br />### B. Supported the Reconquista against Muslims in Southern Spain: This is incorrect as the Reconquista was a period in Spanish history before these leaders' time.<br />### C. Were influenced by the American and French Revolutions: This is correct as all three leaders were inspired by the ideas of liberty and self-governance from these revolutions.<br />### D. Assisted American colonists in their struggle for independence: This is incorrect as these leaders were involved in Latin American independence, not the American Revolution.