For conflict theorists, civilization develops:
A) as an organization solution to conflicts between social classes
B) as a result of warfare
C) when the need develops to mobilize and coordinate the labor of a large group
D) only in regions where resources are clustered, leading to territorial conflicts among those with access to those resources and those geographically isolated from those resources

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Conflict theorists argue that civilization develops as a solution to conflicts between social classes. As social classes become more defined and inequalities arise, the dominant class seeks to establish order and maintain power through the development of formal institutions and laws. This leads to the establishment of civilization as a way to systematize and legitimize the dominance of the ruling class.

For Conflict Theorists, Civilization Develops