Question

which of the following does not explain why developing countries encouraged new manufacturing industries of their own in the mid 20th century? a. they were cut off from traditional suppliers of manufactures during wwii. b. former colonial areas had something to prove; they wanted to attain the same income levels as their former rulers. c. leaders of these countries feared that their efforts to escape poverty would be doomed if they continue to specialize in primary commodity exports. d. there was political pressure to protect these industries. e. developing countries ran out of the natural resources that traditionally made up the majority of their trade.

Answer 1

The incorrect statement is (e) developing countries ran out of the natural resources that traditionally made up the majority of their trade. Factors that drove the creation of new manufacturing industries included disruption from WWII, aspirations for economic advancement, strategic shifts in economic policies, and political pressure to develop their own industries.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement that does not explain why developing countries encouraged new manufacturing industries of their own in the mid 20th century is (e) developing countries ran out of the natural resources that traditionally made up the majority of their trade. Instead, the drive toward establishing new manufacturing industries was influenced by a variety of factors:

• (a) They were cut off from traditional suppliers of manufactures during WWII.
• (b) There was a desire for status and economic level comparable to former colonial rulers.
• (c) Leaders feared that specializing in primary commodity exports would hinder efforts to escape poverty.
• (d) There was political pressure to protect and grow these industries.

Moreover, the historical context shows that during the colonization period, industrial development in colonies was often restricted to safeguard European industry's interests. Post-independence, there was a push for nationalization and self-reliance in industry, as seen in the actions of countries like India.