During the period of exploration and colonization, each European nation wanted to increase its power. Each nation also feared the growing power of other nations. Which of the following is the best definition of this kind of power?
the ability to work
being able to lift heavy objects
the ownership of colonies
the ability to control or influence

Question

During the period of exploration and colonization, each European nation wanted to increase its power. Each nation also feared the growing power of other nations. Which of the following is the best definition of this kind of power?
the ability to work
being able to lift heavy objects
the ownership of colonies
the ability to control or influence

elise_a18 · Answer

D, because they were afraid of the other nation's ability to obtain more power :)