The factors favored was that they were free to the land.
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.
Facism stressed nationalism most strongly
The answer is B, because the Song would make all government candidates undergo the civil service exam. Only if they passed would they be able to become part of the bureaucracy.