Explanation:
their most important goals were to expand their influence by conquering national borders. By conquering, they got hold of important resources, including oil, metal ores, and lands. Both countries developed a strongly nationalistic and racial code of leadership under Nazism and imperial Japan .
Joseph Stalin was the powerful and ruthless leader of the soviet union from 1929-1953
"<span>a. largely agrarian, with slave owners as a minority" would be the best option from the list, but it should be noted that even though slave owners were a slight minority, slavery was still very prominent.</span>