Prior to spain's withdrawal from colonial south america, 19th century latin american independence leader simon bolivar believed that a) north america should be invaded and made part of mexico. b) each colony should become a free and independent country. c) political and regional differences should be cast aside in favor of continental unity. d) the united states should intervene in order to free south america from spanish control.

The correct answer is C.

Simon Bolivar El Libertador (1783-1830) was a political and military leader from Venezuela who fought for the independence of the Spanish colonies in America. He managed to free the territories corresponding to the current states of  Venezuela, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia and Ecuador.

He preached for creating, gathering all the new independent states originated from the former Spanish colonies, a federation such as the one in North America with enough strength to fight against potential threats from Europe or North America.