Question

Using at least two terms from the unit, summarize the United States’ connection to the history of bananas, as documented in this TED talk.

Answer 1

There was a U.S corporation called El Pupo that specialized in trafficking bananas. Bananas reached America in the early 1500’s. By the end of the 1800’s, bananas were a big hit in the U.S. Because U.S fruit companies wanted to grow their own bananas, they bribed government officials into giving them access to various lands. Rainforests were cleared, plantations were built, and the business escalated from there. Explanation: For anybody who still needs it. I got a 10/10. Just switch the words around a bit and you should be good.