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Which of the following correctly analyzes how colonial economics led to long-term challenges for newly independent states?(1 point)
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Past economic policies of colonial powers centered on serving the economic needs of colonizers rather than the societal needs of local populations.
Past economic policies of colonial powers centered on serving the economic needs of colonizers rather than the societal needs of local populations.

Colonial powers set up economic relationships benefiting both sides, which continued after states became independent.
Colonial powers set up economic relationships benefiting both sides, which continued after states became independent.

Colonial powers invested in many different economic sectors in the regions they colonized, which continued after their independence.
Colonial powers invested in many different economic sectors in the regions they colonized, which continued after their independence.

Colonial powers built extensive infrastructure but dismantled it when they left so local populations could not process raw materials.

Answer 1

The correct analysis of how colonial economics led to long-term challenges for newly independent states is:

Past economic policies of colonial powers centered on serving the economic needs of colonizers rather than the societal needs of local populations.

This response highlights how colonial powers prioritized their own economic interests over those of the local populations, which contributed to persistent economic challenges in the newly independent states.