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The paragraph given states that colonialism is not a modern phenomenon but one that changed decisively in the sixteenth century due to technological developments in navigation, which enabled Europeans to establish settlements and exert political domination over the rest of the world.
Option D is the best of the given summaries.
Option A talks specifically about 'British' settlements, whereas the paragraph refers more generally to European settlements.
Option B refers specifically to 'European colonialism' and does not touch upon the idea that colonialism as such is not a modern phenomenon or one restricted to Europe.
Option C is incorrect as it states that colonialism was conceptualized in the 16th century.