Which of the following best categorizes the impact of colonialism on economic disparities in today's world?

Colonialism has had a lasting impact on economic disparities that we see in today’s world. When countries were colonized, their resources were often exploited, and local economies were disrupted, leading to wealth being concentrated in the hands of a few, usually the colonizers. For example, in many African countries, valuable resources like gold and diamonds were taken away, leaving local communities with little benefit. This exploitation created a cycle of poverty that continues today, as former colonies often struggle to develop their economies fully. As a result, we still see significant differences in wealth and opportunities between countries that were colonizers and those that were colonized.