The 'Banana Republics' of Central America were characterized by:
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Correct answer: Economies dominated by a single export crop and controlled by foreign corporations
In nations like Honduras and Guatemala, the United Fruit Company held more power than the local government. The economy was built around the export of bananas to the US, leading to political instability and foreign intervention.
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