According to the textbook, among the most significant political causes of globalization was:
A) the development of a socialist alternative to the capitalist world market.
B) the rise of Islamic fundamentalism as a response to Western political influence in the Arab world.
C) the collapse of the Soviet bloc and the end of isolation for the former second world.
D) the influx of Syrian immigrants into Europe.

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The collapse of the Soviet bloc and the end of isolation for the former second world allowed for the expansion of the global capitalist system, as previously isolated countries opened up to foreign trade and investment. This played a significant role in the acceleration of globalization. A, B, and D are not significant political causes of globalization mentioned in the textbook.

According to the Textbook, Among the Most Significant Political Causes