According to dependency theorists, colonialism played a vital role in the impoverishment of poorer countries because powerful countries:
A) exported technology to help countries develop
B) exploited others for their raw materials
C) brought democracy to other countries
D) signed treaties with low-income countries to encourage their development

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Dependency theorists argue that colonial powers extracted natural resources from their colonies and did not allow for local industries to develop or prosper. Therefore, the exploitation of the raw materials of poorer countries by powerful countries contributed to their impoverishment.

According to Dependency Theorists, Colonialism Played a Vital Role in the Impoverishment