________ led to European imperialism in the 19th century.
A. A desire to save the souls of local peoples
B. Pilgrims fleeing persecution in their European homelands
C. The governments of East Asia reaching out to establish trade links with Europe
D. European commercial interests
E. A seven-year-long drought in Europe
Answer: D
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a. tribal courts b. customary law c. kangaroo courts d. mediation proceedings
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A) They provide a voice for underrepresented cultures in legal matters. B) They connect indigenous communities with Western medical treatments. C) They investigate and preserve the lifeways of dying cultures. D) They locate and identify victims of state-sanctioned killings.
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