1. Which of the following best describe how a Kondratiev cycles relates to colonial expansion? A. The largest increase in number of colonies occurred during a "long depression" (B phase of Kondratiev cycle) in the core countries. B. Most colonial expansion occurred during A phases of Kondratiev cycles. C. Kondratiev cycles began after colonies gained independence. D. Colonies contain the technologicl innovations that drive Kondratiev cycles..