In his works The Fur Trade in Canada and The Cod Fisheries,Innis developed the staples thesis,which contends that

A) all knowledge is the result of experience.
B) regionalism has had a major influence on the development of Canadian culture and identity.
C) Canadian development was based on the exploitation of raw materials that were sent to European countries.
D) tensions and contradictions within society form the basis for social change.

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Zybrea Knight · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Innis' staples thesis argues that the development of Canada was based on the exploitation of raw materials, such as furs and fish, which were sent to European countries. This theory highlights the importance of these staple industries in shaping Canadian economic and social development.

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