Greek colonization was driven by various factors, including overpopulation in the Greek city-states, the development of trade opportunities, and the growing economic disparity between the rich and poor. These factors created a need for new land, resources, and trade routes, which fueled the expansion of Greek colonies throughout the Mediterranean and Black Sea regions.

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Greek Colonization

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Greek colonization

A) resulted from overpopulation, in the development of trade, and a widening gap between rich and poor.
B) brought to an end the hopes of those who were prospering from expanded commercial activities.
C) ended rule of tyrants who had the support of those opposed to the oligarchic aristocracy.
D) failed.
E) extended into northern Gaul.

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