How was colonialism critical to the development of industrial capitalism

However for producing these products raw materials were needed and markets were also needed to sustain industrial processes. ... Thus it was the Industrial Revolution which drove the Imperialist countries to establish colonies leading to the rise of colonialism.

Explanation:

answer; i believe its (transgender);

d. i assume the underlined word is "role." reformat if it isn't.

explanation:

role is closest to part because when replacing words, "playing a vital decision," "playing a vital activity," and "playing a vital dollar" don't make logical sense. the only meaningful choice is "playing a vital part."

this fits one of merriam-webster's definitions of role: "a function or part performed especially in a particular operation or process."