Which of the following is not a reason why latin american economies were damaged immediately after the wars for independence?
a. thousands of people died during the wars.
b. factories, mines, and fields were destroyed in battles.
c. other countries hesitated to invest in corrupt governments.
d. spanish citizens took their money with them when they fled.

The answer is C: Other countries hesitated to invest in corrupt governments.

During the 18th century, many Latin American countries underwent various processes and wars for independence from different European powers (Spain being the greatest power in Latin America). The products of these wars were the creation of new and independent countries that aspired to self-determination and economic growth. Although all these wars were cruel and hard on native populations, they all shared one common trait: they wished to procure a form of government that could foster growth and justice, independently of foreign powers. Eventually, all these new countries were recognized internationally and trade was secured to a greater or lesser degree.