Question

Use the drop-down menu to complete the sentence.(1 point)
After independence, most South American countries

Answer 1

I don't see the drop-down options — could you paste them here?

If you can't, the typical correct completions are either:
- "remained politically unstable and were often ruled by caudillos (military strongmen)," or
- "had economies based on exporting raw materials and remained economically dependent on Europe."

One of those is likely the intended answer.