I believe the answer is b. They feared that the larger states could easily outvote them in Congress. taking the test right now.
Answer:
European Imperialism
Explanation:
The reasons for European imperialism were economic, religious, cultural, and political. The European Imperialism began because of the natural supplies these European nations could get out of colonies in Africa and Asia, and America. The economic reason was the driving force because it supported countries financially and economically. Politically. European claimed territory before their neighbor did, partly for expansion and power. Europeans wanted to civilize the natives and thought it was their burden to correct them. Religiously wanted to bring Christianity into new territories.
For support to increase for communism Propaganda was used!