Why were european nations interested in smaller, less developed nations of the world during the 19th century?
select one:
a. they wanted new markets to sell outdated goods--to make room for newer inventions.
b. they needed the natural resources in these places to supply their mills and factories.
c. their treasuries were overflowing they needed somewhere to spend that money.
d. due to a population explosion, they needed new homes for their citizens.