The correct answer should be <span>B. feared encroaching European influence
They saw what China went through in its encounter with European forces and they didn't want for the same thing to happen to them. They also wanted to implement imperialistic policies as well and this was common at the time when everyone started spreading.</span>
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It held a virtual monopoly on trade between Europe and Asia as it controlled many of the trade routes. ... It gained control of most land routes to East Asia.
<span>They provide easy access to a variety of goods and services.</span>
Both dates occurred after two world wars, the 1920s preceded the World War 1 while the 1950s preceded World War 2.
The mass media similarity between these two is that it focused more on entertainment and advertisements. Because the war ceased already, films and entertainment shows flourished greatly.
