One of the factors contributing to underdevelopment in the world, including in most African countries, is those countries' historical colonization. Which development theory supports this notion?
A)colonization theory
B)stage theory
C) dependency theory
D) modernization theory

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Dependency theory argues that underdevelopment in the world, particularly in former colonies, is a result of the historical processes of imperialism, colonialism, and neocolonialism, which created unequal relationships between developed and underdeveloped countries, and perpetuated the dependence of the latter on the former for resources, capital, and technology. Therefore, the historical colonization of most African countries is seen as one of the factors contributing to their underdevelopment, according to the dependency theory.

One of the Factors Contributing to Underdevelopment in the World