Which of the Following Statements Concerning Russian Territorial Expansion Is

Which of the following statements concerning Russian territorial expansion is most accurate?

A) Russia?s loss of Poland in the revolt of 1830 stimulated other attempts at territorial expansion.
B) Russia actively opposed nationalist movements in the Balkans in keeping with their conservative tradition.
C) Western powers actively aided Russia?s pursuit of territories in the Ottoman Empire.
D) No massive acquisitions marked the early 19th century, but Russia continued to be an aggressive competitor for territorial expansion.