Question

the new order that emerged in the late 1800s is often called neo - colonial, or new colonialism. as the name indicates, despite important changes, there were many similarities with spanish colonial rule. for example, the region continued to be influenced by outside events and foreign nations. which of the following ideas is best supported by this paragraph? 〇 important changes that followed the end of spanish colonialism allowed latin american countries to change completely. 〇 the government of newly created latin american countries had little practical difference from that of spanish colonialism. 〇 even though latin american countries claimed to have their own governments they were still colonies of spain. 〇 outside events and foreign nations made latin american countries decide it was better to return to being colonies of spain.

Explanation:

• Analyze Option 1: The paragraph says there were many similarities with Spanish colonial rule, so "change completely" is wrong.
• Analyze Option 2: The text states "despite important changes, there were many similarities with Spanish colonial rule" and gives the example of outside influence. This matches the idea that the new governments had little practical difference from Spanish colonialism.
• Analyze Option 3: The paragraph is about neo - colonialism, not that they were still Spanish colonies. So this is incorrect.
• Analyze Option 4: There is no mention of Latin American countries wanting to return to being Spanish colonies. So this is incorrect.

Answer:

B. The government of newly created Latin American countries had little practical difference from that of Spanish colonialism.