The Rise of Imperialism and Colonialism — Test Answers

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Based on the map, which best explains why the United States wanted to build a canal across Central America?

The US wanted a more-efficient way to move troops into Central America.

The US sought a direct route to get supplies to South America’s mainland.

The US needed an easier and faster way to get goods from coast to coast.

The US intended to annex additional foreign territories in the area.

What does the shaded area on the map show?

India after World War II

Bangladesh after World War II

the colony of India in the 1800s

the Mughal Empire in the 1700s

What does the image best show regarding life for many of India’s people under British rule?

the lack of hospitals provided by the British

the poverty that existed under British rule

the effects of forced relocation by the British

dying from the plague while under British rule

In the late 1800s, the French Empire

took over North America.

conquered parts of southern Asia.

moved into Asia and South America.

spread throughout most of Europe.

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