What assumption about the past is made by the proponents of modernization theory?
A) There has always been a large gap between rich and poor.
B) Everyone was impoverished for most of human history.
C) The rich always seek to exploit the poor.
D) Poor people are too lazy to work their way up.

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Modernization theory assumes that in the past, societies were generally impoverished and that modernization processes (such as industrialization, technological advancement, and cultural changes) are necessary for societies to develop and become wealthy. This perspective views poverty as a universal starting point from which societies can progress.

What Assumption About the Past Is Made by the Proponents