Historical Roots of Contemporary Underdevelopment

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Why is contemporary underdevelopment of a country not solely attributed to its own economic, political, social, and cultural characteristics?

Resulting from the lack of diffusion of resources from developed countries.

As a consequence of ongoing internal socio-political conflicts within underdeveloped countries.

Due to the historical impact of past economic relations with developed countries. (correct)

Because underdeveloped countries refuse to adopt international capitalist values.

What does historical research suggest about the development of underdeveloped countries?

Necessitates complete integration with the capitalist metropoles.

Can only happen independently from relations of diffusion. (correct)

Dependent on diffusion of capital and values from developed countries.

Should be led by nationalist movements within these countries.

Based on the text, what do evident inequalities of income and cultural differences in underdeveloped countries lead to?

The establishment of dual societies with independent economies. (correct)

The rapid diffusion of resources from metropoles to underdeveloped regions.

The emergence of unified and homogeneous domestic areas.

A significant decline in the influence of developed countries on underdeveloped nations.

What role do economic and other relations between underdeveloped and developed countries play in the structure of the capitalist system according to the text?

They are fundamental to the development of capitalist economies. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it considered largely erroneous to believe that diffusing resources from developed countries will stimulate economic development in underdeveloped nations?

Because underdeveloped nations have their own historical experiences and dynamics. Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested by the observation of 'dual' societies and economies in underdeveloped countries?

'Dual' societies exhibit distinct histories and structures independent of each other. Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the relationship between the underdeveloped institutions of the so-called 'backward' or 'feudal' domestic areas and the capitalist development of an underdeveloped country?

The underdeveloped institutions are a product of the single historical process of capitalist development. Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the 'privileged position of the city' according to the passage?

It was founded by the Conqueror to serve the economic needs of the colonial power. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the author in writing this paper?

To outline a research agenda for further study of the relationship between development and underdevelopment. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the 'privileged position of the city' and the 'indigenous population' according to the passage?

The city's privileged position was established to exploit and incorporate the indigenous population. Signup and view all the answers

What is the central thesis or argument that the author is making in this passage?

The underdeveloped institutions of an underdeveloped country are no less a product of capitalist development than the more progressive areas. Signup and view all the answers

What does the proposed approach call for in studying the development of metropoles and satellites of Latin America?

Examination in a historical context Signup and view all the answers

Why does the present underdevelopment of Latin America occur according to the text?

Result of centuries-long participation in world capitalist development Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested by the study of Chilean history according to the text?

Introduction of monopolistic metropolis-satellite structure Signup and view all the answers

What did the Conquest do to Chile, based on the text?

Fully incorporate it into the world capitalist system Signup and view all the answers

In what way did the proposed approach suggest studying Latin American metropoles and satellites?

Throughout historical processes Signup and view all the answers

Why do the satellized metropoles in Latin America face limited economic development based on the text?

Due to tendencies in the world capitalist structure Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the thesis being refuted?

Only certain sectors of underdeveloped regions have been affected by capitalism. Signup and view all the answers

What does the author suggest about the economic, political, social, and cultural institutions in underdeveloped regions?

They are products of the historical development of the capitalist system. Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what will future historical research likely confirm?

The capitalist system has effectively penetrated even the most isolated underdeveloped sectors. Signup and view all the answers

What does the author suggest about the policy recommendations based on the "dual society" thesis?

They will perpetuate and intensify the conditions of underdevelopment. Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, how does the author view the "dual society" thesis?

As a false and misleading concept. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best summarizes the author's main argument?

The capitalist system has effectively penetrated all sectors of underdeveloped regions. Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the role of provincial capitals in the metropolis-satellite structure?

They serve as local satellites orbiting around the national metropolis. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the satellite entities in the metropolis-satellite structure?

To channel economic surplus from their own satellites to the world metropolis. Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what role do the national and local metropoles play in the metropolis-satellite structure?

They maintain the monopolistic structure and exploitative relationships within the system. Signup and view all the answers

Which entities are explicitly mentioned as serving the interests of the metropoles in the metropolis-satellite structure?

The national and local metropoles. Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage suggest about the origins of the metropolis-satellite structure in Latin America?

It was a result of the colonial conquest and implantation by European powers. Signup and view all the answers

Based on the passage, which statement best describes the role of Spain and Portugal in the metropolis-satellite structure?

They are now-underdeveloped satellites of the world metropolis. Signup and view all the answers