Question

Which of the following best describes a reason that European nations colonized areas in southeast Asia?

Access to abundant natural resources
Access to historical landmarks and archeological sites
To provide the people in those areas with new resources

Answer 1

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Access to abundant natural resources

Answer 2

Are you sure

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

Apologies for the oversight. The correct answer is actually "Access to abundant natural resources." European nations colonized areas in Southeast Asia to exploit the region's rich resources such as spices, precious metals, timber, and agricultural products for economic gain. Thank you for pointing that out.