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neverstopbelieb · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

What were the challenges faced by the new leaders in consolidating a state authority after the War of Independence?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Ukraine declared its independence by popular referendum.

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

livaneabi · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The war had destroyed Mexico's economy and the country's infrastructure was heavily damaged. Poverty was widespread especially in rural areas where most of the population resided.
There was continuous civil conflict between the regional political groups and the central government never managed to monopolize control over the use of force.
The government faced challenge from the caudillos who controlled and defended portions of the country through force using their own personal armies.
The government also faced challenges due to international conflicts like the Mexican-American war of 1846.

Answer to Question 2

True