In assessing the impact of nineteenth-century imperialism, it can accurately be said that
A. the consequences of imperialism are more complex than was earlier believed.
B. the one certain conclusion which can be reached is that it was uniformly advantageous for all, bringing permanent advantages which still persist.
C. when conflicts of interest rose, they were invariably settled in favor of the populations of the colonies.
D. it proved particularly beneficial to the societies of East Asia, which were given special economic help and cultural support by their colonial overlords.
E. it improved the lives of the natives but which bankrupted the European governments.
Answer: A
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