To Better Exploit the Economic Potential of Latin America

question 58

Multiple Choice

To better exploit the economic potential of Latin America,

• A) European and American settlers were encouraged to emigrate.
• B) extensive railroad systems were built.
• C) laborers from India were imported in great numbers.
• D) Western countries discouraged emancipation of slaves.
• E) a system of dirigible transport was developed.

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