_____ theory explains global inequality using the characteristics of individual nations; _____ theory argues that no country or set of countries may be understood in isolation from the others.
A) Dependency; modernization
B) World systems; modernization
C) Modernization; world systems
D) Modernization; dependency

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Modernization theory explains global inequality by looking at the characteristics of individual nations, while world systems theory argues that no country can be understood in isolation from others. Dependency theory, on the other hand, argues that global inequality is the result of the exploitation of developing nations by wealthy ones. The choice of A is incorrect because dependency theory is not mentioned as an option for the second theory. The choice of B is incorrect because both theories mentioned are global in perspective. The choice of D is incorrect because dependency theory is not interchangeable with modernization theory.

_____ Theory Explains Global Inequality Using the Characteristics of Individual