One of the Obstacles to Achieving Stability in Spanish American

Multiple Choice

One of the obstacles to achieving stability in Spanish American states after they achieved independence was:

A) a lack of any natural resources on which to base the economy.
B) a legacy of class and racial legal discrimination created during their colonial status.
C) an absence of European legal structures necessary for the formation of constitutions.
D) a lack of military expenditure to protect borders and keep the peace.