When a revolution spreads in your country you are faced with decision to become supporter of Venezuelan independence or support Spain and current way life What do do?

- Pros:

- Freedom from Spanish rule and the opportunity to establish a new, more representative government.

- Increased autonomy and control over local resources and trade.

-Potential for social and economic reforms, such as land redistribution and improved access to education and healthcare.

-The sense of empowerment and pride in being part of a new nation

- Cons:

- Possible disruption and violence during the transitional period and potentially in the aftermath too.

- Economic uncertainty and potential conflict over ownership of assets like land and property post independence.

-Potential instability due to conflicts and the risk of the new country turning authoritarian due to the sudden shift without having proper traditions built to support freedom.

Supporting Spain and Current Way of Life

- Pros:

- Stability and the familiarity of the familiar Spanish rule.

- Potential for some gradual reforms within the existing governance.

- Economic continuity with access to Spanish resources.

- Cultural preservation by staying with Spain

- Cons:

- Lack of autonomy and potential suppression of desires for radical and revolutionary political and societal reforms due to Spanish interests

- Lack of control over local economy due to Spanish interests .

- Social injustices of the class division that existed previously, could also mean lack of access to resources like land which may cause unrest later or immediate support against the revolution.

- Lack of individual and human rights as well the democratic liberties enjoyed in developed democratic governments like voting without repression.