Which of the Following Contributed to the End of Brazil's

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following contributed to the end of Brazil's rubber boom?

• A) Increased production outside of Brazil led to more competition and lowered prices.
• B) Rain forest land was damaged by cattle grazing and wildfires.
• C) Hostile Amerindians attacked rubber plantations and convoys.
• D) The expense of building the Manaus Opera House bankrupted many elites.

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