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By building military bases around the world, imperialist nations mainly aimed to

A
resupply naval vessels.
B
conduct trade with far-flung colonies.
C
initiate wars in several places at once.
D
avoid warfare within their own nation.
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How was a colony different from a protectorate?

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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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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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Why did European nations send missionaries to convert people in Africa and Asia to Christianity? Check all that apply.Europeans believed cultural exchange would improve international relations.Africans and Asians were continually at war over religious differences.Europeans believed Christianity would make people more civilized.Europeans wanted to expand their power around the world.Africa and Asia wanted to become part of the European empire.

A
Europeans believed cultural exchange would improve international relations.
B
Africans and Asians were continually at war over religious differences.
C
Europeans believed Christianity would make people more civilized.
D
Europeans wanted to expand their power around the world.
E
Africa and Asia wanted to become part of the European empire.
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What was one effect of industrialization?

A
Nations became more self-sufficient.
B
Nations began to cooperate rather than compete.
C
Nations needed more raw materials.
D
Nations started to reduce their territories overseas.
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In what way did imperialism hurt rather than help European nations?

A
It kept nations from cooperating to achieve shared goals.
B
It slowed the development of new industries and trade.
C
It prevented people from forming powerful nation-states.
D
It led nations to put Europe’s welfare above their own.
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How did communication technology like the telegraph affect the introduction of new imperialism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

A
It confused military maneuvers and coordination.
B
It was unreliable and had little impact on imperial expansion.
C
It hindered imperialism by enhancing the spread of local cultures.
D
It made distant communication instant, making governing colonies easier.
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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

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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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Which area was colonized under new imperialism?

A
Africa
B
South America
C
Australia
D
North America

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