In the 1950s and 1960s, many social scientists believed newly
independent countries in Africa and Asia:
a. had very little chance of becoming democracies.
b. that had been French colonies had the best chance of becoming democracies.
c. would be unable to overcome ethnic divisions.
d. had good prospects for democracy because of increasing education and urbanization.
Answer: d
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