While Latin American countries had many different ideas about government, those that wanted a liberal government
preferred
strong regional rule.
strong centralized government.
authoritarian rule
maintaining class structures.

the answer is b your welcome : )

the right answer for the question that is being asked and shown above is that: "their policy of "divide and rule" pitted political groups against each other to keep any one group from becoming too powerful.  " the  participant in european imperialism is being described below is that  their policy of "divide and rule" pitted political groups against each other to keep any one group from becoming too powerful. 

answer; (b) asia;