The answer is C the south didn’t want black people to be free that’s why
The first european settlers to establish colonies in the united states consisted of Spanish settlers.
Explanation:
British Strengths and American Weaknesses
The British seemed unbeatable. During the previous 100 years, the British had enjoyed triumph after triumph over nations as powerful as France and Spain. At first glance, the odds were clearly against the Americans. A closer look provides insight into how the underdogs emerged victorious.

Britain's military was the best in the world. Their soldiers were well equipped, well disciplined, well paid, and well fed. The British navy dominated the seas. Funds were much more easily raised by the Empire than by the Continental Congress.
Some of those funds were used to hire Hessian mercenaries to fight the Americans.
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The correct answer is C. Checks and balances. The Checks and balances system is crucial for constitutional and tripartite governments. Since it allows for the different branches of a government (judiciary, executive and legislative power) to share and control their power. It prevents the risk of power centralization and defines the specific duties each branch government has to fulfill.