How did their previous status as colonies of European powers have an effect on the development of many less developed countries? *When they became independent, LDCs relied on central planning rather than free enterprise to modernize their economies.
*When they became independent, LDCs made their political systems too similar to those of European colonial powers.
*European use of these countries as agricultural centers continues today.
*The use of European oil keeps many former colonies in debt.

the correct statement is letter a.   according to the mandate of heaven, kings were considered godlike beings, so they could do as they .

the mandate of heaven is a chinese political and religious ideology used since ancient times to justify the rule of the king or emperor of china, that has been in place since the zhou until the dynasty system ended. it has been created to justify the zhou as the main power of the region. in order to keep harmony, the ruler has to make what he wants and what people want. he had to make good choices to satisfy the people and then they will be happy and keep you in power.

it was the first major victory for the colonists.