Why did the gap between rich ans poor in latin america grow after independence.

In a way, it's always easier to increase this gap than to diminish it, so if no measures are taken, this will be the result. In the case of Latin America two factors specifically came into play, but not the only: the rich became even richer, as they purchased and owned more and more land, and the poor needed credits to survive, so they ended up with huge debts.

Integration and social action.

Explanation:

Given that Susan doesen't have time to go to the movies or watch TV, she reads the magazine Entertainment so she can converse with her friends and colleagues. She does so that she can chat, therefore, she is looking for integration and social action with her friends and colleagues, and not following a personal need for entertainment.