Question

Because of diminishing trade with Europe following World War I, South America became
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Responses

more self-sufficient as a nation by manufacturing its own goods.
more self-sufficient as a nation by manufacturing its own goods.

more dependent on wealthier countries such as the U.S. and Great Britain by accepting foreign aid.
more dependent on wealthier countries such as the U.S. and Great Britain by accepting foreign aid.

more dependent on imports to generate wealth for many of its countries.
more dependent on imports to generate wealth for many of its countries.

became bitter enemies with Great Britain and France because the lack of money permanently crippled many countries.
became bitter enemies with Great Britain and France because the lack of money permanently crippled many countries.

Answer 1

more dependent on wealthier countries such as the U.S. and Great Britain by accepting foreign aid.

Reason: With European markets and capital reduced after WWI, many South American economies turned to the United States (and other wealthy powers) for markets, investment, and loans rather than becoming uniformly industrially self‑sufficient.