According to dependency theory, under colonialism European powers
A) promoted the development of their colonies as a way of increasing profits.
B) helped colonies to improve the production of their goods in order to sell them on the global market.
C) kept colonies underdeveloped to avoid competition from them.
D) fostered the political independence of colonies so they could protect colonial investment.

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Dependency theory argues that colonial powers kept colonies underdeveloped to maintain economic dominance and prevent competition.

According to Dependency Theory, Under Colonialism European Powers