Answer: Option (C). extracted resources from their colonies.
Explanation: During the period of colonization, the developed countries are aggressively extracting both mineral and human resource to their colonies. The main purpose of colonialism is so source for inexpensive labor and natural resources. It was learnt that the colonization process left the colonies economically lowered.
The colonized countries faced the European imperialist aggression, diplomatic conquest. The developed countries colonized because of the benefits. The colonial masters were motivated to colonize these countries because of three main factors, economic, political, and social factors. The primary agenda for the developed countries intrusion was for economic gain. ( Access to raw materials, cheap labor, guaranteed markets and profitable investment outlet.)