Originally, the concept of a "Third World" represented which of the following?
A) The breakdown of political barriers to development
B) An alternative to dominant world power structures during the Cold War
C) The creation of a dialogue between developing countries
D) A demand for development policies that were fair
E) A pejorative, patronizing term that im?plies a world hierarchy and a single path to development

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The term "Third World" originally emerged during the Cold War to identify countries that were not aligned with either the capitalist NATO bloc (First World) or the communist Eastern bloc (Second World), representing an alternative to dominant world power structures.

Originally, the Concept of a "Third World" Represented Which of the Following