Answer:
Yes , I agree.
European countries became the most powerful countries among the other countries through conquest and trade especially in spices and also in textile.
India's land perfectly suits to grow spices and cotton while the conditions in European countries were not suitable.
As their countries were not suitable to grow the raw material for their industries European countries started colonising different countries.
Whenever Vasco Da Gama found the sea route to India the arrival of different European countries started.
However the search of wealth and prosperity by India also made it to be colonised by European countries.
Not my own answer.... It's from Google but hope helps you.

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The answer to the question is Germany.
The rise of the state of nationalism in all countries, including Germany and France, created political and national pride. France and Germany were espeically filled with nationalism. After France won World War 1, they were happy. But since Germany had to pay repairs, they were mad. They began conflict about the Alsace-Lorraine area.
Pork barrel is unnecessary, a project of congressman for their own districts. It is the politicians - senators and their constituents benefited the pork barrel. They include unconnected expenses into bills which are then passed at a higher cost to the people. These projects help them support their voter by feeding money from other projects back into their own district.
B. True
Lincoln did refuse. Hope this helps!!