Of the Following, Which Is the Best Description of How

Multiple Choice

Of the following, which is the best description of how Britain managed its colonies in the Age of Imperialism?

A) It was among the most cruel and harsh of colonial powers.
B) It ran most of its colonies as giant slave plantations.
C) It attempted to assimilate colonized peoples into English culture.
D) It left native leaders in place and extended opportunities for natives.
E) It granted power to many colonized elites in Parliament and the cabinet.