Why Did Colonialism Hamper the Development of Less Developed Countries

question 19

Multiple Choice

Why did colonialism hamper the development of less developed countries?

• A)Colonialism actually helped poor regions develop more than it hindered them.
• B)Many European colonial powers became too poor to properly provide for their colonies.
• C)The colonized populations did not understand how to implement policies that would help their economic growth,and the Europeans refused to help.
• D)Colonial powers acted in their own interests,even when this conflicted with the interests of their colonies.

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