One explanation for why some countries are underdeveloped is offered by modernization theory, which claims that
a. state involvement in the economy is the key to development.
b. the major civilizations of the world will clash, bringing about global warfare.
c. less developed countries are exploited because global capitalism makes them dependent on the rich countries that create exploitative rules for trade and production.
d. wealth is created through efficient production, free enterprise, and free trade.
e. modern economies are based on natural resources and favorable geographic position such as access to waterways.
All of the following are true of decolonization except
a. as self-determination gained acceptance, the rationale for colonization was rejected.
b. World War II sapped the ability of former colonizing nations to maintain the costs necessary to support colonies.
c. decolonization set up some enduring rivalries still in existence today.
d. decolonization was achieved with no violence or bloodshed.
e. the nonaligned movement grew out of former colonies fearful of their new independence being compromised by Cold War loyalties.
The UN Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries
a. enshrined colonialism in the UN charter.
b. declared colonialism a violation of human rights.
c. mandated reparations to be paid by former colonizing nations.
d. was initiated by the countries of the Global North.
e. All of the above are true.
Unlike earlier time periods, at the end of World War I the colonial territories of Germany and the Ottoman Empire were
a. parceled out among the victorious allies.
b. transferred under the League of Nations to countries that would rule them as mandates until eventual self-rule.
c. allowed to remain under the control of Germany and Turkey.
d. given independence.
e. None of the above is true.
Imperialism, The Highest Stage of Capitalism is one of the most famous criticisms of European colonialism. Who wrote this book?
a. Karl Marx
b. V.I. Lenin
c. Adam Smith
d. Walt Rostow
e. J. A. Hobson
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