Independence in Southeast Asia Did Not Lead to Material Prosperity

question 50

Multiple Choice

Independence in Southeast Asia did not lead to material prosperity for which of the following reasons?

• A)The West refused to provide financial or technological assistance.
• B)Muslim and Buddhist religious beliefs and practices were by nature anti-materialistic.
• C)Southeast Asia lacked trained leaders, educational resources, and capital because of previous colonial policies.

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