The term Second World societies refers to______________?

Correct answer: D. countries that industrialized under state central planning

  • A. countries that industrialized after those in Europe
  • B. countries that industrialized less successfully than Europe
  • C. countries that have yet to proceed to industrialize
  • D. countries that industrialized under state central planning

Explanation

Second World societies traditionally referred to socialist countries whose economies industrialized under centralized state planning, especially the former Soviet bloc. The First World was associated with capitalist industrial countries, while the Third World referred broadly to less-industrialized countries.

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