Why were many countries still dependent on outside help from other nations, such as the United States, following their independence in the 1800s?
A. The colonies were weak, and other nations promised to maintain military bases in their countries in order to prevent further invasion in the future.*
B. Other wealthy nations were able to provide financial support, such as investments, to help build the countries' economies following independence.
C. Other nations wanted to ban trade with their former colonies, so these countries depend on outside help.
D. Foreign nations wanted to continue to control trade through the colonial system.
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Is that what your text says? If so, then it must be right. However, I would have chosen another answer.