Why was Indonesia so poor when it gained its independence from the Dutch in 1949?
A) Indonesia had no marketable products.
B) Indonesia had accumulated high levels of international debt.
C) It suffered several years of drought and famine.
D) Civil war drained resources and stifled manufacturing.
E) The Dutch had used Indonesia largely for its tropical crops and invested little in transportation, health, or education in Indonesia.
Question 2
Which of the following forest products would you expect to have the best potential for sustainable use?
A) garden mulch
B) paper
C) pharmaceuticals
D) firewood
E) building materials
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