Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Term

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the term "neo-colonialism"?

• A) It refers to the direct political control of colonies.
• B) It involves the formal annexation of territory into the colonial state.
• C) It refers to the existence of external influence over other countries through unequal economic ties.
• D) It represents a new model of colonial interaction based on learning from the mistakes of the past.
• E) It is an economic and political strategy employed only by emerging powers like China.

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