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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 explains the primary motivations behind the United States’ intervention in Cuba in 1898?

A
The US sought to defend its eastern border from attack and drive Spain from power in the Americas.
B
The US sought to defend its plantation settlers who had moved to Cuba and remove Britain from power in the Americas.
C
The US sought to protect its belief in democracy and remove Britain from power in the Americas.
D
The US sought to protect its business investments and remove Spain from power in the Americas.
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How would a government legally take control of another territory to add it to its own?

A
Annex it.
B
Append it.
C
Incorporate it.
D
Appropriate it.
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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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Which of the following were effects of European rule in Africa? Choose three answers.

A
Islam spread across the continent.
B
European languages became official languages.
C
Some educational systems were established.
D
African colonies were created along arbitrary lines.
E
African colonies imported raw materials from Europe.
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A
institute political reform
B
protect its territory
C
achieve independence from the US
D
avoid takeover by the Catholic Church
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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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If Haiti had more political stability, it is most likely that it would also have

A
more effective US intervention.
B
a constitutional government.
C
a stronger economy.
D
more independent territories.
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What was the US focused on in Haiti starting in 1915? Select two options.

A
investment in infrastructure
B
education reform
C
government stabilization
D
military occupation
E
support of rebel groups
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Why did John Hay propose the Open Door policy?

A
The United States wanted to take control of China's government.
B
China asked the United States for military protection against the European traders.
C
The United States was concerned that European nations were dominating Chinese trade.
D
European nations requested equal access to Chinese markets.
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Because Japan felt disrespected by the provisions of the Treaty of Portsmouth, it would most likely lead Japan to

A
an increase in aggressive imperialism.
B
a desire to reclaim Manchuria from China.
C
eventual revenge against the country of Russia.
D
lack of trust in the US and future negotiations with it.
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Which is not an abundant natural resource found in Africa?

A
Diamonds
B
Palm oil
C
Coal
D
Farm land
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A
silk
B
spices
C
cobalt
D
gold
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What was one positive result of the British raj’s rule in India?

A
India had a developed infrastructure, including railroads and communications.
B
The standard of living greatly increased for many Indian citizens.
C
Indian employees received the same wages as their British counterparts.
D
A rising number of Indian officials held leadership positions in government.
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How did Japan become the most powerful nation in Asia?

A
Japan doubled its territory in Asia.
B
Japan’s economy followed the US’s example.
C
Japan adopted Western military technologies and training methods.
D
Japan’s government made extremely wise alliances.
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The political cartoon shows Uncle Sam teaching a class.Which criticism of US foreign policy is shown in the political cartoon?

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A
The US should not be open to ideas from foreign cultures.
B
The US should not annex foreign territories against their will.
C
The US should not sign trade agreements with foreign territories.
D
The US should not educate residents of foreign territories.
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This illustration of India under British rule appeared in a London newspaper in 1877.This image showing the Great Famine implies that

Question illustration
A
the British Raj was working to help Indian citizens.
B
life in India would improve under British rule.
C
imperialism had become too difficult for the British people.
D
the British did not suffer the hardships the Indians faced.
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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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What was the significance of the Treaty of Nanjing in 1842?

A
China got what it wanted because it showed strength during negotiation.
B
Europeans forced the Chinese to sign it, ending the first Opium War.
C
It prevented further wars between China and the Europeans.
D
It was the cause of further discord leading to more wars.
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Who was named the ruler of India in 1857?

A
Robert Clive
B
Queen Victoria
C
Rudyard Kipling
D
Dadabhai Naoroji

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