What is the primary reason that the US has a successful transition to democracy, and most other former colonies around the world did not?

Question

A.
The US was the only one who had to fight a war to win independence.
B.
The US had a heritage of self-governance, and most other colonies did not.
C.
American revolutionary leaders were more capable than revolutionary leaders of other former colonies.
D.
Other former colonies were not interested in exploring democratic rule.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

The best answer from the choices provided is:

B. The US had a heritage of self-governance, and most other colonies did not.

This option highlights the historical context of the United States, which had established institutions and experiences of self-governance prior to its independence, contributing to a successful transition to democracy. In contrast, many other former colonies lacked similar experiences and institutional frameworks.