Which of the following statements is most accurate?
A) The colonial legacy left a unified and rapidly-developing region.
B) Colonialism permanently crippled Latin America and the Caribbean.
C) The legacy of colonialism continues to play a significant role in contemporary Latin America and the Caribbean.
D) Latin America and the Caribbean continue to be classified as colonial societies today.

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While A is not accurate because the colonial legacy did not leave a unified region and B is an extreme statement, C is the most accurate as the legacy of colonialism, including economic and political structures, has continued to shape Latin America and the Caribbean. D is also incorrect as these regions are no longer considered colonies but independent countries.

Which of the Following Statements Is Most Accurate