How are a developed nation and an emerging nation different?

A developed nation is a country that: 1. Form of government (Democracy) 2. Free market economy 3. Lack of corruption 4. More dependent on manufacturing than on agriculture 5. Advanced/Abundant technology. A developing nation is a country that: 1.Has a low standard of living 2. Has an undeveloped industry 3. Lacks modern technology 4. Has low levels of education, healthcare, and life expectancy. A developed nation has reached the highest level of advancement for its people, life in these countries is really good. In a developing nation however, life is very difficult for its people.  These nations have not reached the level of advancement developed nations reached. 

The main purpose was to explain to other nations why the colonies had chosen to separate themselves from Great Britain.