Question

How did technology play a role in opening Southeast Asia and the Pacific to foreign influence? Better farming methods made Asian crops more desirable by the West. Better train routes enabled faster trading between Europe and Asia. Faster communications using the telephone lines made it easier for governments to monitor colonies. Faster and more powerful ships were able to transport explorers and troops to more faraway lands.

Answer 1

Faster trade, hope this helps.

Answer 2

Faster trade is more likely