Question

In the late 1800s, how did European countries build empires?
by settling newly discovered lands
by buying land from other countries
by expanding their existing borders
by taking over other countries

Answer 1

A)by settling newly discovered lands

Answer 2

The Europeans traveled a lot out of the old world and found what they called "The New World".

The lands were claimed, not bought and their boarders remained the same since the lands were over seas. The new lands weren't exactly countries.

So the correct answer is:

"By settling newly discovered lands" such as the Americas.