The reason is very simple - profit.
The rabbits were not worth much to the Europeans, but were to the Aztecs, but the cocoa beans for the Europeans were like gold. They were a very attractive exotic product from which unique and unseen things were made. In the European market the cocoa beans had enormous price, and the demand for it was very high especially from the aristocracy which loved it and didn't speared money for it.
The European Union acknowledged the ongoing financial crisis and pledged to rein in all the EU members as well as the member states' central banks to collaborate and assist all the companies that were facing difficulties with liquidity. The EU also called for the credibility of the financial system which would help to put this situation to a halt.
It’s B, because that’s the theme of the story
The Berlin Conference of 1885 is said to have set off a “scramble for Africa.” That means that Europeans rushed to set up colonies in Africa.
Answer: Option A
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The European trade and the colonial rule in Africa was regulated by the Berlin Conference of 1885. And, it is also the final point for the conquest or occupation of African territory by the powers of Europe for economic and political reasons.
With the beginning of 20th century the occupation over African Continent was at its zenith and by 1914, 90% of the region was occupied by the European powers. This was also named as New Imperialism by many historians.
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