In the early 1900s, the United Fruit Company ____________________.
A. owned more than one-half of the property in Mexico and dominated Mexican political life
B. became a dominant economic and political force in Central America
C. opposed expansionism in the hope of preserving a market for domestically produced agricultural products
D. operated primarily out of Europe, where it had invested over $100 million
Answer: B
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Which of the following was consistent with the Olmec people?
A) a ruling priest class B) agricultural surpluses C) colossal sculptured stone heads D) pottery, weaving, and masonry E) all of the above
An area where the English succeeded in ousting Dutch rivals was
A) Sumatra. B) Java. C) the Moluccas. D) India. E) the Philippines.
What benefits to ruling elites did conversion to one of the world religions offer?
What will be an ideal response?