Critics of the World Bank point out that it has not freed the world from poverty; however, advocates claim that World Bank proje
cts have contributed to increases in __________ in developing countries. a. adult literacy and life expectancy
b. military defense and police security
c. women's rights and economic autonomy
d. financial literacy and job opportunities
The World Bank is a global institution that aims to promote economic and social development in developing countries. In this context, the World Bank provides low-cost loans to reduce poverty rates and improve social indicators. Some of these indicators are the literacy rate and life expectancy, which were positively affected by the Bank's actions.
The Townshend Acts, a series of acts passed, beginning in 1767 were the acts that eventually led to the Boston Massacre. Anger over the Townshend Acts led to the occupation of Boston by British troops in 1768, which eventually resulted in the Boston Massacre of 1770.
