Which of the following best characterizes western imperialist expansion in the late nineteenth century? a. western fears of the spread of japanese influenceb. western investment to create self-sufficient economies in the new coloniesc. an unprecedented amount of territory colonized in a short period of timed. the establishment of political institutions to resolve ethnic and religious conflicts within coloniese. the decline of british and united states influence in international affairs

c.An unprecedented amount of territory colonized in a short period of timed.

Explanation:

Technological and military superiority, backed by a modern industrial economy, allowed Western powers to conquer huge territories and peoples of many cultures in Asia, Africa and Oceania in a relative short period of time, merely a century or a little more. Colonies were sources of raw materials and new markets for the good produced by the metropolis.

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