Question

which group in mexico switched sides during the revolution and began fighting against their former spanish allies?
priests
mongols
creoles
mestizos
question 8
1 pts
why did democracy fail in most of latin america in the decades following colonial independence?
foreign countries interfered with the new governments.
the populations of most former colonies were mostly illiterate.
the former colonies had no experience with ruling themselves.
independence movement leaders had no knowledge of democracy.

Explanation:

• First question:
• Priests: In the Mexican Revolution, priests were often conservative and tied to the old order. They did not switch sides in the way described.
• Mongols: Mongols have no connection to the Mexican Revolution.
• Creoles: Creoles were of Spanish descent but born in the Americas. Initially, they were part of the colonial elite allied with Spain. However, as the revolution progressed and they saw opportunities for their own power and influence (such as control over land and resources), some Creoles switched sides and fought against Spain.
• Mestizos: Mestizos (people of mixed - Spanish and indigenous ancestry) were more likely to be part of the lower - class groups fighting for more radical change from the start, not switching sides from being Spanish allies.
• Second question:
• Foreign countries interfered with the new governments: While foreign interference was a factor in some Latin American countries' post - independence history, it was not the most fundamental reason for the failure of democracy in most cases.
• The populations of most former colonies were mostly illiterate: Illiteracy was a problem, but it was not the main reason for the failure of democracy. There were ways to educate the population over time, and illiteracy alone does not explain the systemic failure of democratic institutions.
• The former colonies had no experience with ruling themselves: After centuries of colonial rule, the newly independent Latin American countries had no experience in self - governance. They were used to a top - down, authoritarian colonial system. Building democratic institutions requires experience in things like representative government, civil rights protection, and a balance of power, which they lacked.
• Independence movement leaders had no knowledge of democracy: Many independence movement leaders were influenced by Enlightenment ideas (which included democratic concepts). For example, Simon Bolivar was influenced by ideas of liberty and equality. So this option is incorrect.

Answer:

• First question: C. Creoles
• Second question: C. The former colonies had no experience with ruling themselves.