I'm not quite sure how to answer this question because it is worded horribly
Either C or D. I would assume D because the southern states were made military districts.
Answer: Portugal.
Explanation:
Intensive colonization of Asia began during the XIX. century. The largest colonizing empire in history, Great Britain controlled most of the territory. Hong Kong, Burma, Malaya, North Borneo came under British rule. The French controlled Indochina's territory, while the Dutch were the third most important European colonizing factor. The Dutch established their colonies in what is now Indonesia.
Answer:
A tax on ALL legal documents issued in the colonies