The New Imperialism Answers

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How did advancements in medical technology influence imperialistic expansion?

A
They led to significant population growth in imperial countries.
B
They decreased the lifespan of individuals in colonized areas.
C
They enabled imperial forces to survive in various colonized environments.
D
They hindered expansion by reallocating finances away from key resources.
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What was social Darwinism?

A
the change from nation to empire through imperialism
B
the belief that social values should be shared with other nations
C
the aim of imperialists to settle new land
D
the application of Darwin's theories to human societies
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How was a colony different from a protectorate?

A
A colony was protected by an imperial power, but a protectorate was not.
B
A protectorate helped defend an imperial power, and a colony did not.
C
A colony was independent of an imperial power, but a protectorate was not.
D
A colony was governed by an imperial power, but a protectorate was not.
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How did advanced weaponry help Europe during new imperialism?

A
It became Europe’s most valuable trade export.
B
It gave imperialists even more power over non-Europeans.
C
It advanced economic reforms in Europe.
D
It convinced colonies of Europe’s cultural superiority.
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What would happen to industrialized nations’ economies if they did not expand their reach abroad?

A
Nations would avoid shortages of essential items within their nation.
B
Nations would stop making what they needed with resources.
C
Nations would have fewer partnerships with other nations.
D
Nations would have a smaller market in which to sell their goods.
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In their competition for power, nations raced to

A
create alliances.
B
build new colonies.
C
educate their citizens.
D
improve their quality of life.
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How were old imperialism and new imperialism similar?

A
Imperialists sought gold, cash crops, and trade goods.
B
Asia was a major focus of colonization.
C
Imperialists aimed to build large empires.
D
Colonies existed for the benefit of a mother country.
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Which area was colonized under new imperialism?

A
Africa
B
South America
C
Australia
D
North America
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How did advanced weaponry help Europe during new imperialism?

A
It became Europe’s most valuable trade export.
B
It gave imperialists even more power over non-Europeans.
C
It advanced economic reforms in Europe.
D
It convinced colonies of Europe’s cultural superiority.
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A
ethnocentrism
B
communism
C
capitalism
D
socialism
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This is a quotation from Russian scientist Peter Kropotkin.[T]hose animals which acquire habits of mutual aid are undoubtedly the fittest. They have more chances to survive, and they attain, in their respective classes, the highest development and bodily organization. ...[Mutual aid] favors the development of such habits and characters as insure the maintenance and further development of the species, together with the greatest amount of welfare and enjoyment of life for the individual, with the least waste of energy.–"Mutual Aid as a Factor in Evolution,” Peter KropotkinWhich words or phrases support the idea that Social Darwinism is wrong? Check all that apply.

A
mutual aid
B
animals
C
development
D
enjoyment
E
species
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How were old imperialism and new imperialism similar?

A
Imperialists sought gold, cash crops, and trade goods.
B
Asia was a major focus of colonization.
C
Imperialists aimed to build large empires.
D
Colonies existed for the benefit of a mother country.
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The passage is about Britain’s imperialistic actions.It was the task of civilization to put an end to slavery, to establish Courts of Law, to teach the natives a sense of individual responsibility, of liberty, and of justice, and to teach their rulers how to apply these principles; above all, to see to it that the system of education should be such as to produce happiness and progress. I am confident that the verdict of history will award high praise to the efforts and achievements of Great Britain in the discharge of these great responsibilities…–Frederick Lugard, 1923Which best summarizes the author’s feelings about British imperialism?

A
Indigenous people and their rulers embraced the many benefits of imperialism.
B
Indigenous people praised Great Britain for bringing them happiness and progress.
C
Imperialism was an honorable enterprise that improved life for Indigenous cultures.
D
Imperialism empowered Indigenous people to rule themselves as they saw fit.
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Under New Imperialism, Europe did not need large numbers of people to control colonies because of

A
decades of proven leadership under old imperialism.
B
improved transportation, communication, and other advantages.
C
carefully forged relationships with colonies’ existing governments.
D
strong central control from within European nations.
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A
Ethnocentrism
B
Communism
C
Industrialization
D
Social Darwinism
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What was the effect of discovery of quinine in the 1820s?

A
It gave Europeans a tool to treat illness in tropical areas, and then be able to colonize those areas.
B
It forced European nations to expand their armies and navies.
C
It promoted industrialization in smaller countries across Europe.
D
It led to European advancements in astronomy and physics.
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In their competition for power, nations raced to

A
create alliances.
B
build new colonies.
C
educate their citizens.
D
improve their quality of life.

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