Which prompted european imperialism in the late nineteenth century? my options are: a) decline in world wide trade b) abolition of slavery c) discovery of gold in africa d) promises of prosperity i already tried c and it was incorrect. answer, !

Answer : the correct answer is A) decline in world wide trade

Explanation :

After the end of the profitable slave trade in Africa, due to abolishing of slavery, Europeans explored for new guaranteed markets, and heavily profitable investments. In addition, European countries were under industrialization, the demand for raw materials heavily increased. Europeans undertook the process of imperialism in Africa in the late 19th century by exercising political, economic, and military power on their African colonies

This countries focused on building their empires with new technological advances and developments, making their territory bigger through conquest, and exploiting the resources of the subjugated countries

This new wave of imperialism reflected ongoing rivalries among the great powers, the economic desire for new resources and markets, and a "civilizing mission" ethos.

yes

explanation:

the effect of the ming leaders banning ships with more than two masts was that there was no further construction of ships masts, because there was a surplus. ming emperors disallowed foreign exploration