Question: why didn't latin american nations develop an industrial base during the 19th century

title: Latin America
text: This newly gained British dominance hindered the development of Latin American industries and strengthened the dependence on the world trade network . Britain now replaced Spain as the region 's largest trading partner . Great Britain invested significant capital in Latin America in order to develop the area as a market for processed goods . From the early 1820s to 1850 , the post-independence economies of Latin American countries were lagging and stagnant . Eventually , enhanced trade among Britain and Latin America led to state development such as infrastructure improvements . These improvements included roads and railroads which grew the trades between countries and outside nations such as Great Britain . By 1870 , exports dramatically increased , attracting capital from abroad ( including Europe and USA ) . 

Answer: answer: The newly gained British dominance hindered the development of Latin American industries and strengthened the dependence on the world trade network.
From the early 1820s to 1850, the post-independence economies of Latin American countries were lagging and stagnant.