Brazil's largest trading partner is the United States, while Cuba's largest trading partner is Venezuela. Which factor BEST explains why this is the case? A) Brazil has higher literacy and life expectancy rates than Cuba. B) Brazil is a democratic country, while Cuba is a communist nation. C) Nearly all of Brazil's cities and large towns are located along the coastal areas. D) Cuba's major agricultural products include sugar, tobacco, citrus fruits, and coffee.

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Brazil's largest trading partner is the United States, while Cuba's largest trading partner is Venezuela. Which factor BEST explains why this is the case? A) Brazil has higher literacy and life expectancy rates than Cuba. B) Brazil is a democratic country, while Cuba is a communist nation. C) Nearly all of Brazil's cities and large towns are located along the coastal areas. D) Cuba's major agricultural products include sugar, tobacco, citrus fruits, and coffee.

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Angel Gaines · Answer 1

The answer is B).

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Xiomara Boone · Answer 2

The answer is B

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The factor that BEST explains why Brazil's largest trading partner is the United States, while Cuba's largest trading partner is Venezuela is that Brazil is a democratic country, while Cuba is a communist nation. The U. S. first placed an embargo on Cuba in 1960 during the "Cold War," it is still in effect today.