Question

What is the primary reason that the US has a successful transition to democracy, and most other former colonies around the world did not?
A.
The US was the only one who had to fight a war to win independence.
B.
The US had a heritage of self-governance, and most other colonies did not.
C.
American revolutionary leaders were more capable than revolutionary leaders of other former colonies.
D.
Other former colonies were not interested in exploring democratic rule.