Based on the statistics in the table above, which of the following countries had the least developed economy in 2009?

Pakistan.

Explanation:

Two things that can be inferred from the statistics are: 1) The lesser the GDP, the lesser the development of the country, 2) The lesser the GDP per capital, the lesser the development of the country.

From this approach, Pakistan had the least developed economy in 2009.

a, c, & d are correct:

they wanted lands to settle the extra population.

they wanted new markets for english goods.

they wanted to avoid civil war.