The Phrase "Reversal of Fortunes" Refers to the Fact That

question 103

Multiple Choice

The phrase "reversal of fortunes" refers to the fact that ________.

• A) areas that were relatively less urbanized in 1500 are generally poorer today
• B) areas that were relatively highly urbanized in 1500 are generally poorer today
• C) colonies that existed in 1500 are now no longer colonies and are independent nations
• D) colonies that existed in 1500 have all recorded a negative growth rate over the past century

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