Which of the following entered the core after having been in the periphery?
A) Canada
B) Mexico
C) Brazil
D) Portugal
E) Thailand

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Canada started as a colony of European colonial powers and was a part of the periphery. However, it slowly developed and gained independence, eventually becoming a core country. Mexico, Brazil, and Thailand are all currently considered semi-peripheral countries, meaning they have characteristics of both core and periphery nations. Portugal was also once a core country but has since experienced a decline in economic and political power, making it more of a semi-peripheral country in the present day.

Which of the Following Entered the Core After Having Been