When Asked to Provide a Possible Explanation for the Underdevelopment

question 71

Multiple Choice

When asked to provide a possible explanation for the underdevelopment in most African countries, Tashia asserts that it is a result of their historical colonization. Which development theory supports this notion?

• A) colonization theory
• B) stage theory
• C) dependency theory
• D) modernization theory

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