Question

Which of the following best explains the development of banana republics?(1 point)
Responses

External economic influence and internal political corruption combine to exploit the resources of poor countries.
External economic influence and internal political corruption combine to exploit the resources of poor countries.

Powerful governments take political control of weaker countries to gain territory.
Powerful governments take political control of weaker countries to gain territory.

Countries allow for the creation of independent enclaves within its borders to take advantage of resources.
Countries allow for the creation of independent enclaves within its borders to take advantage of resources.

A powerful country conquers weaker neighbors to create buffer zones for its defense.

Answer 1

External economic influence and internal political corruption combine to exploit the resources of poor countries.