The Term "Third World" Was Coined to Encompass Developing Nations

question 3

Multiple Choice

The term "Third World" was coined to encompass developing nations

• A) to indicate that only a third of their populations have an adequate standard of living.
• B) to differentiate them from both Western democracies and former communist countries.
• C) to highlight how poor these countries are.
• D) to indicate that industrial production in those countries lags behind agriculture and commerce.
• E) to highlight the gap between the rich, the middle class, and the poor.

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