Why Did Colonialism Hamper the Development of Less Developed Countries

Multiple Choice

Why did colonialism hamper the development of less developed countries?

A) Colonialism actually helped poor regions develop more than it hindered them.
B) Many European colonial powers became too poor to properly provide for their colonies.
C) The colonized populations did not understand how to implement policies that would help their economic growth,and the Europeans refused to help.
D) Colonial powers acted in their own interests,even when this conflicted with the interests of their colonies.