Which of These Best Explains the Absence of Caudillos in Chilean

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of these best explains the absence of caudillos in Chilean politics?

• A) the mining economy
• B) a secure foundation of institutions
• C) loyalty to Diego Portales and his successors
• D) the domination of peninsulares

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