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One result of American imperialism is that many developing nations became "banana republics." A banana republic was a nation_____?

A. whose government was controlled by U.S. companies.

B. that developed a successful export-based economy.

C. that was conquered by the U.S. and annexed as a territory.

D. whose constitution was based on the U.S. Constitution.