Why did the united states refuse to recognize colonial claims made on antarctica by other countries? a. the us believed that, as the world's super power, they should be in charge of overseeing the continent. b. the us saw little point in making claims to the frozen continent because settlement would be nearly impossible. c. the us feared that colonial cliams would lead to settlement by other nations, allowing these nations access to any minerals and resources found there. d. the us believed that antarctica should be shared by all nations for scientific research.