What was the purpose of Olmec cities? They were built to honor the gods. They were built as economic centers. They were created to house the ruling elite. They were created to defend against attack.

All of the following changes typically happened in colonies as a result of imperialism, except: a. cultural practices were outlawed. b. they became more economically self-sufficient. c. european nations built modern infrastructure, including railways. d. the european language became the language of government and education.