The Economic Development of the Colonies in Mexico and Peru

question 4

Multiple Choice

The economic development of the colonies in Mexico and Peru was dominated by sugar plantations and

• A) diamond mining.
• B) copper mining.
• C) silver mining.
• D) gold mining.
• E) rice plantations.

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Definitions:

Pneumoconiosis

Lung diseases that result from years of exposure to different environmental or occupational types of dust.

Anthracosis

Chronic lung disease caused by the inhalation of coal deposits; also known as black lung disease.

Asbestosis

Chronic lung disease caused by the inhalation of asbestos fibers.

Silicosis

Chronic lung disease caused by the inhalation of silica dust.