What Triggered the Third Wave of Democratization

question 24

Multiple Choice

What triggered the third wave of democratization?

• A)The end of colonialism in Africa
• B)The collapse of communism in Eastern Europe
• C)The rise of global terrorism following the September 11 attacks
• D)The growing democratic tendencies in China

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