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?
• 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.
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The years 1860–1928 saw the dominanceof which party?
a. Democratic-Republicans b. Democrats c. Federalists d. Republicans
What prompted the need for civil service reform in the 19th century?
a. Steep fines and other monetary punishments were being levied on voters for supporting candidates. b. Both officeholders and voters wanted to replace the merit system with one based on patronage and loyalty. c. People who had supported the winning presidential candidate were having trouble finding work d. People wanted postal workers to take a test e. Jobs were awarded based on patronage, not ability, and many officeholders were profiting from public contracts.