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AP World History: Modern
Unit 8 – Cold War & Decolonization (1900-Present)
Topic 8.9
Why did many developing nations adopt non-alignment during the Cold War?
Retain autonomy by not aligning with any superpower blocs.
Political instability due to colonial history.
Economic benefits from both US and USSR simultaneously.
Militaristic support from NATO or Warsaw Pact members .
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AP World History: Modern - 8.9 Causation in the Age of the Cold War and Decolonization
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