One of the major influences in the postcolonial world prior to 1990 was:
A)the availability of capital to develop a country's native industries.
B)a declining birthrate among the developing countries.
C)denial of European markets to their emerging industries.
D)full support by the old colonial powers in their colony's development.
E)the Cold War with its attendant superpower patronage.

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The Cold War and its superpower patronage had a significant influence on the postcolonial world prior to 1990. The United States and the Soviet Union competed for influence and control in many developing countries, providing aid and support to those governments that aligned themselves with one or the other superpower. This had a major impact on the political and economic development of these countries, shaping their relationships with the West and with each other.

One of the Major Influences in the Postcolonial World Prior