What Were the Most Outstanding Social and Political Features of Mexico

question 12

Multiple Choice

What were the most outstanding social and political features of Mexico immediately after it won its independence from Spain in 1814?

• A)The ruling class was inspired by the enlightened ideas of a liberal Europe.
• B)Catholicism was weakened.
• C)Caudillos proved to be highly educated and effective leaders.
• D)Mexico fell into the hands of ineffective military leaders.
• E)Mexico proved capable of matching its two northern neighbors in meeting modern challenges.

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