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What does the map show about French territory in this part of Asia?

A
French expansion extended largely into China.
B
France controlled a small area of southeast Asia.
C
French expansion reached west of the Gulf of Thailand.
D
France controlled about half of the Siamese peninsula.
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What phrase did Great Britain use to justify its imperialist conquests?

A
“white man’s experiment”
B
“white man’s burden”
C
“white man’s duty”
D
“white man’s problem”
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Which statement best describes the social structure created in colonial areas by imperial powers?

A
France believed that its mission was to clearly define “inferior” and “superior” people through class structure.
B
Japan worked hard to create a fair social structure where all people were equal.
C
Great Britain, Japan, and France all promoted fairness and social equality in their colonies.
D
Great Britain, Japan, and France all created unequal social structures with distinct wealthy and poor groups.
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In establishing colonies, Great Britain was most concerned with

A
westernizing the colonies.
B
spreading Christianity.
C
changing the colonies’ cultures.
D
gaining economic benefits.
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What did France do in 1883?

A
It mounted an invasion of Vietnam.
B
It conquered the nation of Vietnam.
C
It put numerous missionaries to death.
D
It put the Nguyen dynasty in power.
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Which is the best description of how France took power in Vietnam?

A
French troops established a Vietnamese dynasty and immediately took over the country.
B
France decided to use up Vietnam’s natural resources until the country had no wealth or power left.
C
France moved troops into Vietnam and took control over a period of many years.
D
French troops ambushed Vietnamese soldiers, winning an immediate victory and thereby taking over the country.
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Which resident of an imperialist-controlled nation would most likely have the fewest rights and privileges?

A
a person who lived in poverty and worked in a factory
B
a wealthy landowner who kept servants
C
a person who embraced native traditions
D
a governmental leader who was corrupt
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What does the image illustrate about social life in imperialist-controlled countries?

A
Soldiers were expected to treat villagers with respect and care.
B
Villages were expected to show boldness in the presence of soldiers.
C
Villagers were seen as more important than soldiers.
D
Soldiers were seen as more important than villagers.

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