Which of the following best explains the development of banana republics?(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0APowerful governments take political control of weaker countries to gain territory.%0D%0APowerful governments take political control of weaker countries to gain territory.%0D%0A%0D%0AA powerful country conquers weaker neighbors to create buffer zones for its defense.%0D%0AA powerful country conquers weaker neighbors to create buffer zones for its defense.%0D%0A%0D%0AExternal economic influence and internal political corruption combine to exploit the resources of poor countries.%0D%0AExternal economic influence and internal political corruption combine to exploit the resources of poor countries.%0D%0A%0D%0ACountries allow for the creation of independent enclaves within its borders to take advantage of resources.

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