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The map highlights the British Empire and its telegraph system.What advantage over other nations did Britain have because of its telegraph system?

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Britain’s naval vessels could follow the telegraph routes to colonies.
B
Britain could rule its large territory with direct, immediate communication.
C
Britain could launch quick attacks to win over new territorial acquisitions.
D
Britain’s military forces could be in touch from anywhere in the world.
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Which statement best describes a sphere of influence?

A
At one time, Australia considered Great Britain its mother country.
B
India was a colony and under control of the British government.
C
In Kenya, Britain created a government of Britons, not Kenyans.
D
Iran was independent, and Britain controlled trade in southern Iran.
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Which reason was used by many Europeans to justify colonialism?

A
They said that they needed a place to send criminals.
B
They said that they wanted a place to relocate.
C
They said that they needed slave labor.
D
They said that their culture was superior.
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Because of imperialism, what did colonized countries have to adapt to? Check all that apply.

A
new wealth
B
new industry
C
new languages
D
new cultural practices
E
new forms of government
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Which term refers to the idea that Westerners had a duty to civilize so-called “inferior” cultures?

A
social Darwinism
B
white man’s burden
C
superiority complex
D
social protectionism
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How did many colonies resist colonial rule? Check all that apply.

A
They promoted assassination attempts on colonial leaders.
B
They formed their own governments in secret meetings.
C
They supported violent militia and guerilla movements.
D
They formed citizen armies to defend themselves.
E
They created nationalist parties and organizations.
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In 1947, nationalist leaders successfully campaigned for reforms and won independence for

A
Australia.
B
Canada.
C
Kenya.
D
India.
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Why did industrialization increase European interest in overseas markets?

A
Industrial nations wanted more customers for their finished products.
B
Industrial nations wanted colonies to manufacture all their products.
C
Industrial nations planned to reduce the amount produced by factories.
D
Industrial nations intended to end commercial trade with other regions.
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What made it possible for a small country like Britain to rule large territories?

A
Britain had many British citizens qualified to help rule.
B
Britain had help from its allies to control these areas.
C
Britain had access to advanced military weapons.
D
Britain had access to, as well as the favor of, colonial leaders.
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This image shows the signing of the Japanese constitution in 1889.What do the figures in the image most likely suggest about the effect of imperialism on Japan?

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that the Japanese military headed the government
B
that the Japanese woman had a role in government
C
that the Japanese had adopted Western dress
D
that the Japanese had abandoned their culture

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