Brazil Coffee export

The transcript discusses Brazil's significant role in global coffee production, accounting for 65% of the world's supply. This industry was crucial to Brazil's national income. However, the collapse of European coffee markets in 1940 severely impacted Brazil's economy, which had been struggling since 1930. US diplomats were concerned that Brazil's economic instability could affect the friendly government of Chateau Leo Fargo.

What percentage of the world's coffee supply was produced by Brazil?

• 85%

• 75%

• 65%

• 50%

What was the backbone of the Brazilian national income?

• Sugar

• Coffee

• Gold

• Oil

In which year did the collapse of the European coffee markets occur, affecting Brazil?

• 1960

• 1950

• 1940

• 1930

Since when had the Brazilian coffee industry been in distress?

• 1950

• 1940

• 1920

• 1930

What was the concern of US diplomats regarding Brazil's economy?

• It would strengthen Brazil's economy.

• It could cause a breakdown of the friendly government.

• It would lead to a rise in coffee prices.

• It would increase Brazil's exports.