The presumption behind modernization theory was that:
A) all nations had the same level of development.
B) the degree of urbanization was similar in all nations.
C) all nations had equal number of resources to fulfil their needs.
D) the path to prosperity was similar for all nations.

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Modernization theory assumed that all nations could follow the same path to prosperity by adopting Western values and institutions such as free markets, democracy, and industrialization. This assumption has been highly criticized for ignoring the historical and cultural differences among nations and overlooking the unequal distribution of resources and power in the world.

The Presumption Behind Modernization Theory Was That