"<span>C.Imperial states exert economic control over weaker states to exploit their natural resources." would be the best option from the list, since economic imperialism can occur without any physical invasion of a smaller country by a larger one.</span>
<span>B. Encomienda
The Spanish needed people to send over to the Americas in order to claim the land for them. Since it was a risky journey filled with unknowns, they had to provide some incentive. Thus, the encomienda system was born. In return for conquering the land and claiming it for the Spanish, the rulers gave control over the natives to the conquistador.
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Although the United States is one of the largest producers of energy in the world, it is also one of the biggest consumers. For example, although the US is a leading producer of oil, it consumes more oil than it produces, making it necessary to import oil. To combat this dependence on oil, the United States has been exploring alternative sources of energy. Alternative energy sources such as solar and wind power are becoming more popular, along with fuel-efficient products like hybrid cars. Like the United States, Canada also consumes large amounts of energy. Energy is needed to provide heat in cold weather, to move goods, and to process raw materials. To cut back usage, the country has initiated new programs aimed at reducing fuel consumption. Canada also has created numerous hydroelectric power plants and receives half of its energy from them.
