Why were so many nations in Central America referred to as "Banana Republics" by the early 1900s?
A) Entire cities were built in response to the demand for bananas.
B) They were republics with tropical climates.
C) They imported bananas.
D) Their diet was based on bananas.

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The term "Banana Republics" was used to describe nations in Central America where economies were heavily dependent on a single product, such as bananas, often controlled by foreign companies. This led to the development of infrastructure and entire cities around the banana trade.

Why Were So Many Nations in Central America Referred to as "Banana