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dejastew

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The U.S. entrepreneur, Henry Meiggs,
 
  A) made a large contribution to the modernization of Peru's coastal agriculture.
  B) assisted in initiating a new flow of foreign loans to Peru.
  C) pioneered the construction of a railroad system in Peru.
  D) created a large merchant fleet to serve Peru's export trade.

Question 2

The guano boom enabled the Castilla regime in Peru to
 
  A) put guano revenues into economic development projects.
  B) reduce indigenous tribute burdens.
  C) set free the black slave population of Peru.
  D) pay off Peru's foreign debt.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C



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