The answer is C) Colonies that exported their natural resources became economically dependent on imperial governments and manufactured goods.
Seen in South America, West Africa, IndoChina and South Asia, the European powers of France, Britain, Portugal etc all wanted to profit from the natural resources of their colonies.
Most of these items were initially allowed only to be traded within the Empire, ensuring that the King/Queen become wealthy and the colonies start depending on them for economic prosperity.
