The term "Third World" was invented during the Cold War to describe developing nations that were not aligned with either the Soviet Union or the United States. This included a wide range of countries newly created out of former European colonies. Some of these countries were quite small, and included tiny western European nations. Therefore, both options B and C are correct.

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The "Third World

Question 57

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The "Third World":

A) encompassed an enormous range of territory, including several tiny western European nations.
B) included many nations newly created out of former European colonies.
C) was an invented term describing developing nations not aligned with either the Soviet Union or United States.
D) B and C

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