Question

annexation occurs when _. a. states purchase new territory from others b. territories agree to become part of a state c. boundaries change from imaginary to tangible d. countries forcefully take territory from neighbors please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Explanation:

Annexation is the forcible acquisition of one state's territory by another state. It is often done without the consent of the people in the territory being annexed. Option D describes this forceful taking of territory from neighbors, which is the essence of annexation. Option A is about purchase which is a different territorial - transfer method. Option B implies a voluntary act which is not annexation. Option C is an incorrect description of the concept.

Answer:

D. countries forcefully take territory from neighbors