By the beginning of the twentieth century, Western countries had come to dominate much of the world, culturally, politically, and economically. Of the following, which is not one of the factors that motivated these Western powers? A. economic and strategic self-interestB. belief in the superiority of Western cultureC. the desire to "improve" the living conditions of indigenous peoplesD. the desire to preserve and protect the beauty of the culture and traditions of indigenous peoples