What form (what type of categorical syllogism) does this argument take?

Major premise: If theory T is correct, all rich countries will be democracies.
Minor premise: All rich countries are democracies.
Conclusion: Therefore, theory T is correct.

A. affirming the antecedent
B. denying the antecedent
C. affirming the consequent
D. denying the consequent

C. affirming the consequent

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