Answer:
a. Political, religious, and economic rivalries shaped European colonial policies in Africa.
Explanation:
The competition and rivalry that existed among the European countries that colonized African helped to shape the structure, polities and economic development in Africa. The European countries try to outsmart and outgrown one and another. As a result, different aspects of African countries were transformed and this shaped the policies in Africa.
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"<span>The English and the Dutch united with the Mohawk" would be the best option, since the British were also in territorial disputes with the French at this time, and wanted maximize their territory.</span>
