Question

In the early 19th century, many Central and South American nations gained their independence from what country?

a) Spain
b) Portugal
c) The States of America
d) France

Answer 1

Central and South American nations gained their independence from Spain in the early 19th century, following a series of revolutions. So, the correct answer is option a.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the early 19th century, many Central and South American nations gained their independence from Spain. An example is Mexico, which achieved independence by 1821. Other Central American republics like Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica, were also Spanish colonies that became independent of Spain in the 1820s.

This era was marked by a series of revolutions throughout Latin America, which significantly weakened the Spanish control over its New World colonies, leading to their eventual independence.