Which of the following was an effect of the rapid development of many Asian countries in the 1970s on the study of democracy?
A)It helped to discredit elite theory.
B)It helped to discredit modernization theory.
C)It demonstrated that elites were the driving force behind early democratization.
D)It proved that a middle class was essential for democratization.
E)It demonstrated that overall poverty is not an impediment to democratization.

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The rapid development of many Asian countries in the 1970s challenged the assumptions of modernization theory, which suggested that economic development would naturally lead to democratization. The fact that some of these countries continued to have authoritarian regimes despite their economic progress undermined the theory's claim.

Which of the Following Was an Effect of the Rapid