Which of the following descriptions most accurately defines the term "tropical dependencies?"
a. Colonies in which small numbers of Europeans ruled large numbers of non-Western peoples
b. Equatorial regions of South America under the control of Spain
c. Colonies that were largely unpopulated prior to the coming of the Europeans
d. Imperial possessions in which the numbers of European settlers and indigenous peoples were approximately equal
e. Colonies with substantial majorities of white, European immigrants
Answer: A