Why did european countries establish colonies in africa during the 19th century? a) they were rivals during the cold war b) they wished to expand their economies c) the american revolution made it possible d) the african kingdoms asked for europe's

Which statement best describes standard oil in the late 1800s? standard oil controlled only a small number of the nation’s oil refineries. standard oil was a single business that operated in a small region. standard oil controlled only the means and methods of oil production. standard oil owned ninety percent of all oil refineries in the united states.