What was one major cause of economic problems in Italy during the 20th century?

A. Italy fought on the losing side during World War II.

B. Italy had the smallest population in southern Europe.

C. Italy relied too much on colonies to provide its resources.

D. Italy refused to join the European Union.

Match the vocabulary word with its meaning. 1. exploit describes people groups that are native to a region 2. imperialism money put into a bank or company for the purpose of making a profit 3. indigenous policy extending political, economic, or military rule over another 4. investment to selfishly take advantage of a weaker person or nation