Una Revolucion Ni mas ni Menos: The Role of the Enlightenment in the Supreme Juntas in Quito, 1765-1822
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ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-osu12676256712021-08-03T05:58:46Z Una Revolucion Ni mas ni Menos: The Role of the Enlightenment in the Supreme Juntas in Quito, 1765-1822 Brammer, Beau J. Latin American History Quito Audiencia of Quito Montufar Junta Creole Elites Enlightenment in Spanish America <p>This thesis examines the role the European Enlightenment played in the political sphere during the late colonial era in the Audiencia of Quito. Until the eighteenth century, Creole elites controlled the local economic and governmental sectors. With the ascension of the Bourbon dynasty in 1700, however, these elites of Iberian descent began to lose their power as new European ideas, emerging from the Enlightenment, led to a process of consolidating and centralizing power into the hands of Peninsular Spanish officials. Known as the Bourbon Reforms, these measures led to Creole disillusionment, as they began losing power at the local level. Beginning in the 1770s and 1780s, however, Enlightenment ideas of “nationalism” and “rationality” arrived in the Andean capital, making their way to the disgruntled Creoles. As the situation deteriorated, elites began to incorporate these new concepts into their rhetoric, presenting a possible response to the Reforms. When Napoleon invaded Spain in 1808, the Creoles expelled the Spanish government in Quito, creating an autonomous movement, the Junta of 1809, using these Enlightenment principles as their justification. I argue, however, that while these ‘modern’ principles gave the Creoles an outlet for their grievances, it is their inability to find a common ground on how their government should interpret these new ideas which ultimately lead to the Junta’s failure.</p><p>This conclusion challenges previous historiography which contends that the political and economic turmoil in Quito were the only prominent factors leading to the Junta Era of 1809 to 1812 and when discussed, scholars view the Enlightenment as a catalyst for beneficial change in the region. This thesis contends that the Enlightenment principles adopted by local elites, while giving them the opportunity to revolt, also divided the Creole elite, ultimately ending the possibility of any successful autonomous movement. In the end, I contend that it is necessary for scholars to look at both the positive and negative ramifications of Enlightenment principles when studying the Latin American movements for independence.</p> 2010-08-23 English text The Ohio State University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1267625671 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1267625671 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws. |
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