Simon Bolivar’s upbringing in an affluent Venezuelan family fostered his revolutionary ideals centered around liberation and social justice. Despite his early privilege, his exposure to the inequities faced by Indigenous people and the enslavement of Africans influenced his commitment to independence from Spanish colonial rule. Bolivar studied in Europe, gaining insights into Enlightenment ideas that emphasized equality and freedom. His experiences witnessing the impact of oppression inspired him to become a leader in the fight against tyranny, ultimately leading to his pivotal role in the independence movements across Latin America.