How Did the Mining Industry Contribute to the Early Development

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Multiple Choice

How did the mining industry contribute to the early development of Middle/South America?

• A) It provided materials to local enterprises that processed them into more valuable products.
• B) It produced raw materials that were exported to be processed in other parts of the world with the profits returning back to the region.
• C) Mining never had a significant impact on the region's development because the profits were invested overseas.
• D) They served as "fronts" for producers of illegal drugs.

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