United Nations and Natural Resources History
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What was the main reason why the new independent countries in the 20th Century were far from achieving economic and technological independence?

  • Lack of financial support from powerful states
  • Control and exploitation of their natural resources by Multinational Companies (correct)
  • Political instability within the new independent countries
  • Lack of natural resources

    • Why did the independent developing countries start feeling the need to control their Natural Resources?

  • To reduce dependence on foreign aid
  • To ensure national security
  • To assert their sovereignty (correct)
  • To increase their influence in international organizations

    • According to the UN Declaration mentioned, why must the Rights of people and Nations to their Natural wealth be exercised?

  • In the interest of National development and the well-being of the people (correct)
  • In the interest of promoting global harmony
  • To challenge the power of Multinational Companies
  • To encourage fair trade practices

    • What was a significant implication of the continued control and exploitation of Natural Resources by exploiters?

    <p>Stifled economic growth in independent countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the new independent countries fail to achieve economic and technological independence despite gaining independence?

    <p>Control and exploitation of their Natural Resources by exploiters</p> Signup and view all the answers

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