The rise of corporations after 1865 was partially caused by the rising and booming capitalism which saw that very large structures and companies needed a different way of self-organization. For that reason organizations emerged as natural entities.
An oligarchy- by definition- means, “A small group of people having control of a country, group, or organization.” (Source for definition: “Google”)
The answers not supported by this definition are: B, C, and D, as B and C are citizen-contributed systems, and D is a monarchy/dictatorship.
This leaves us with answer “A” being the only plausible answer to fit our description.
I hope this helps!
Five Motives for Imperialism. Various motives prompt empires to seek to expand their rule over other countries or territories. These include economic, exploratory, ethnocentric, political, and religious motives. ... Imperial powers often competed with each over for the best potential resources, markets, and trade.
Muhammad is the prophet and founder of Islam. Born in Mecca in 570, most of his early life was spent as a merchant. At age 40, he began to have revelations from Allah that became the basis for the Koran and the foundation of Islam.
