To insoire people to support the allied war effort
Answer:
the 3rd sentence
Explanation:
because they need to have a good source of water and food.
United States--Philippines
France--Vietnam
Great Britain--India
The Netherlands--Indonesia
These colonies were obtained during the period of imperialism during the mid to late 1800's. The colonies were obtained to gain access to raw material resources as well as markets. They were also strategic areas for military ports and naval bases. The imperial holdings were kept as colonies until the 20th century.