The correct answer is The British government eventually was able to colonize China.
The European powers had been trying to colonize China ever since the 1600s. Since China was powerful and easily stopped Europeans from spreading their influence in taking them, they couldn't do it. Eventually, the British managed to win against the weakened government and take Hong Kong and colonize China which brought huge harm to the country.
Due to public outcry at home, the United States and its allies pulled out of Vietnam, which allowed the viet cong to successfully take over the south and unite Vietnam. Vietnam is still Communist to this day.
Answer: Investors
For investors, stocks are a way to grow their money and outpace inflation over time. When you own stock in a company, you are called a shareholder because you share in the company's profits.