Because of diminishing trade with Europe following World War I, South America became
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Responses
more self-sufficient as a nation by manufacturing its own goods.
more dependent on wealthier countries such as the U.S. and Great Britain by accepting foreign aid.
more dependent on imports to generate wealth for many of its countries.
became bitter enemies with Great Britain and France because the lack of money permanently crippled many countries.
South America is not a single nation, so the first response is inaccurate because it describes "South America" as a nation. When trade with Europe diminished after World War I, different countries within South America responded in various ways. However, many countries in South America did, to some extent, become more self-sufficient by developing their own industries due to the declining European market.
Here's a more accurate response based on historical context:
more self-sufficient as a nation by manufacturing its own goods.
It's important to note that while self-sufficiency might have increased in some sectors, Latin American countries also looked to other trading partners, such as the United States, to fill the gap left by Europe. Over time, many South American countries did become more economically dependent on wealthier countries like the U.S., but this was a more gradual shift influenced by a variety of factors over the first half of the 20th century and not simply a direct consequence of reduced trade immediately following WWI.
The other responses are not accurate. South American countries did not generally become more dependent on imports to generate wealth immediately following WWI, nor did they become bitter enemies with Great Britain and France due to economic challenges.
So the most suitable option from above, albeit with the clarification that "South America" should refer to "countries in South America" rather than a single nation, is:
more self-sufficient by manufacturing its own goods.