What factors led the residents of Havana to become leaders in urban agriculture?

What will be an ideal response?


A set of unique problems and responses facilitated Havana's success in establishing urban agriculture. The isolation and outright American boycott prevented trade-based solution as well as the Communist ideology that prevented entrepreneurial solutions; desperation led to using the available urban space to grow food. The government supported the initiatives, and it evolved into a significant part of the food security situation.

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A) deoxyadenosine B) deoxyguanosine C) deoxythymidine D) deoxycytidine

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The greatest threat to most species is

A. the destruction of habitats. B. water pollution. C. parasites. D. the buildup of toxic substances in food chains. E. flooding.

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A) the state B) the nation C) sovereignty D) democracy E) natural rights

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