Why Might Authoritarianism Have Spread in Newly Independent Nations Around

question 35

Multiple Choice

Why might authoritarianism have spread in newly independent nations around the early mid-twentieth century?

• A)Though colonialists had encouraged democracy; there was a lack of individualism and market economies, levels of education and income were low.
• B)Colonialists had never encouraged democracy; there was too much individualism and levels of education and income were low.
• C)Colonialists had never encouraged democracy; there was a lack of individualism and market economies, and levels of education and income were low.
• D)Though colonialists had encouraged democracy, and there was a tradition of individualism and market economies, levels of education and income were low.

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Definitions:

Elitist

Pertains to believing in or supporting a rule by an elite or select group considered to be superior in terms of ability, quality, or social status.

Community Minded

Having an interest and concern for the well-being and development of one's community.

Environmental Pressures

Forces or conditions within an environment that influence the survival, behavior, and evolution of organisms or groups.

Cultural Adaptation

involves adjusting and acclimatizing to a new culture, incorporating its practices and values while often maintaining aspects of one's original culture.