The scramble for Pacific island colonies in the late nineteenth century was motivated by
A) the desire for tropical produce.
B) the need to defend the whaling industry.
C) concerns about Japanese expansion to nearby islands.
D) the desire for strategic ports and refueling stations in the Pacific Ocean.
E) All these answers are correct.
Answer: E) All these answers are correct.
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