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Initially attracted to Brazil by the prospect of gold and silver, the Portuguese soon found _________ to be extremely profitable.

a.
copper
b.
gambling
c.
diamonds
d.
plantations of sugar and coffee
e.
slavery

User Fintelia
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I would say D.
C. diamonds and E. slavery were mostly from Africa, and as for A. I don't recall Brazil exporting large amounts of copper. Hope this helps!
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