D. Remained poor.
They experienced a period of economic stagnation following the independence. Making a lot of people remained poor despite being free from the European colonization. They need some time before they eventually make adjustments to implement a proper political system in place and develop their economy.
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Montesquieu called the idea of dividing government power into three branches the "separation of powers." He thought it most important to create separate branches of government with equal but different powers. That way, the government would avoid placing too much power with one individual or group of individuals.
Samuel Gompers began the federation of labor.
ensures that checks and balances are respected