a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force.
I think it would be d. Caribbean islands but I’m not 100% sure. Hope this helps :)
Like other nations born in anti-colonial revolutions, the United States faced the challenge of building a sound economy, preserving national independence, and creating a stable political system which provided a legitimate place for opposition. In 1790, it was not at all obvious that the Union would long survive.