Which of the Following Is FALSE About the Caudillo Phenomenon

Which of the following is FALSE about the caudillo phenomenon of nineteenth-century Spanish America?

A) Caudillos had often made important military contributions in the wars for independence.
B) Caudillos could contribute to political stability, as well as division and violence.
C) Uncouth provincial caudillos of questionable backgrounds like José Antonio Páez faced insurmountable social barriers to entering the highest levels of political life.
D) Their followers benefited from their deeds through material rewards and a sense of local or regional pride.