Which statement best describes the goals of latin american revolutionary leader simon bolivar in the 19th century?
a. bolivar needed aid from the united states in his efforts.
b. bolivar wanted a united, independent latin american country.
c. bolivar supported the interests of the poor indians in peru.
d. bolivar failed in his attempt to liberate colonies from spain.

Simon Bolivar, who was originally from South America and born into an aristocratic family, was a revolutionary who wanted to have an independent and, if possible, united Latin American country. 

He succeeded partially because he enabled the different countries we know today to gain independence from Spanish rule. 

So in short - B would probably be the correct answer; Bolivar wanted a united, independent Latin American country. 

Ibelieve the answer is water and oil.