Within the international community,an unwritten rule exists that neighboring states must first recognize a new state's autonomy before:
A) more distant ones will do so.
B) it will be allowed trade.
C) it receives economic assistance.
D) it will be able to have health care.

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Neighboring states are usually the first to recognize a new state's autonomy because they are directly affected and have a stake in the situation. Once neighboring states recognize the new state, it is more likely that other distant states will follow suit. Recognition by other states is a precursor to receiving economic assistance and being allowed to trade, but it is not a requirement to receive health care.

Within the International Community,an Unwritten Rule Exists That Neighboring States