Why do the citizens of Europe's former colonies usually speak the language, or a similar dialect, of their past imperial leaders? A) Most colonists were highly educated, which allowed them to learn a second language.
B) Few colonists were able to communicate with their new leaders; as a result, the colonists adopted the language of their leaders.
C) Most colonists were forced to assimilate to the culture and language of their imperial leaders.
D) Few colonists spoke before their imperial leaders arrived; as a result, the colonists adopted the language of their leaders.