Which of the following statements about imperialism is true?
a. It relies solely upon conquest through military means for territorial expansion.
b. It is the result of the use of all forces that contribute to the construction and maintenance of transcolonial empires.
c. It implies that only colonial politics were observed, since the imperial centers were too distant.
d. It relies solely upon commercial strategies as a means for territorial expansion.
Answer: b
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