Why Did Imperial Powers Often Discover That Colonies Were Not

question 13

Multiple Choice

Why did imperial powers often discover that colonies were not as profitable as they expected?

• A)Colonies were far more costly to secure,protect,and maintain than anyone anticipated.
• B)Few colonies could produce raw materials profitably.
• C)Most of the capital was consumed by European settlers and their descendants who emigrated to the colonies.
• D)As native elites became more educated,they tended to take over the colonies and use the profits for their own benefit.
• E)Welfare programs for colonial people were more expensive than anyone anticipated.

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