Colonialism Differed from Expansion by Private Companies in That

question 79

Multiple Choice

Colonialism differed from expansion by private companies in that:

• A)European governments had military technology and private companies did not.
• B)It often took the form of raid and pillage.
• C)It involved the active possession of foreign territory by European governments.
• D)European governments were involved in private companies but not in colonial enterprises.
• E)Companies often wanted to spread European values but governments created colonies for purely economic reasons.