Answer:
A strong economy depends the most on the government and trading
Explanation:
Locals were oppressed, and imperialists used local natural resources for their own gain.
He claimed that if he did all that it would be helpful for both the people and him. He believed that if you are a politician, you work for yourself and in your self-interest. If you find a way to help yourself and at the same time your people and you country, that would be the best, so being available for help was a political move that would help elevate his rank, while also being useful for the people.