The Evolution of Politics in Developing Countries

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Which of the following political systems did NOT emerge in developing countries?

Monarchies

What were some of the reasons for military takeovers in Africa?

All of the above

What was the impact of oppressive and violent governments?

They led to democratic movements

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  1. Developing countries include China, Thailand, Ethiopia, Iran, Turkey, and Central and South America.
  2. Exploding populations and limited resources caused chaos.
  3. Culturally diverse populations were not always loyal to the state.
  4. Economic improvements occurred under state control.
  5. Different political systems emerged, including communist parties, multiparty democracies, military regimes, and personal dictatorships.
  6. Former colonial governments attempted to pass down democracy to newly independent colonies.
  7. Fragile transplants and corrupt personal tyrannies emerged in some places.
  8. Military takeovers occurred in Africa due to economic disappointments, class resentments, and ethnic conflicts.
  9. Globalization of democracy brought popular movements and multiparty elections.
  10. Oppressive and violent governments led to democratic movements and made anti-democratic movements difficult.

Test your knowledge of the history of developing countries with this quiz! From economic improvements to political systems, explore the challenges and triumphs faced by countries like China, Ethiopia, and Central and South America. Discover the impact of exploding populations, limited resources, and cultural diversity on state loyalty. Learn about different political systems that emerged, including communist parties, multiparty democracies, military regimes, and personal dictatorships. Explore the attempts of former colonial governments to pass down democracy to newly independent colonies, and the

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