The post-colonial political climate of most Latin American countries is best described as __________.
 A.
 stable; following independence, most countries established democratic governments that have been largely successful
 B.
 stable; following independence, most countries established dictatorial governments that have been largely successful.
 C.
 unstable; following independence, many countries experienced shifting political leadership, coups, and civil wars
 D.
 unstable; following independence, many countries elected a series of democratic leaders who were ineffective