AnswersSA CR World History Semester 1 KnappLesson 1- The New Imperialism

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Industrialization encouraged empire building because

A
a nation’s need for products to sell to citizens could be met.
B
a nation’s need exceeded the kind of raw materials the nation had.
C
the nation needed the expertise of the colonists.
D
the nation needed the workforce that colonists could provide.
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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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Which statement is an example of direct rule?

A
The home country accepted some Indigenous culture.
B
Colonies were considered separate from the home country.
C
Westerners ruled without the influence of Indigenous people.
D
Colonizers protected Indigenous people from forced change.
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When an imperial power has political control, what is the territorial control called?

A
a protectorate
B
a colony
C
a state
D
a sphere of influence
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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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A
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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Because of imperialism, what did colonized countries have to adapt to? Check all that apply.new wealthnew industrynew languagesnew cultural practicesnew forms of government

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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From most controlled to least controlled, what is the correct order of types of territorial rule over imperialized lands?

A
protectorate, colony, sphere of influence
B
colony, sphere of influence, protectorate
C
protectorate, sphere of influence, colony
D
colony, protectorate, sphere of influence
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European culture was spread by Christian , who went to Asia and Africa to convert Indigenous people.

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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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Barbados would be considered a of the British because the British militia was there to help only if Barbados was attacked.

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The motivation behind the new imperialism was to

A
reduce overpopulation.
B
build factories in colonies.
C
obtain raw materials from colonies.
D
use colonists as factory workers.
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Nationalism increased competition for power among European nations because the desire for an empire was fueled by

A
materialism.
B
industrialization.
C
patriotism.
D
militarism.
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New communication technologies, improved transportation, and advanced military weapons made it possible for countries to

A
speed up acquiring territory.
B
rule large amounts of territory.
C
fight off competition from opposing nations.
D
expand their economies, which aided in conquest.
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Which elements of European culture did imperial nations want to impose on their colonies? Check all that apply.new technologiesart and architecture democratic governmentsEuropean languagesEuropean styles of dressEuropean etiquettenew inventions

A
new technologies
B
art and architecture
C
democratic governments
D
European languages
E
European styles of dress
F
European etiquette
G
new inventions
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How did many colonies resist colonial rule? Check all that apply.They promoted assassination attempts on colonial leaders.They formed their own governments in secret meetings.They supported violent militia and guerilla movements.They formed citizen armies to defend themselves.They created nationalist parties and organizations.

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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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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A
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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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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The most obvious changes to a colonized country occurred in the country’s

A
military.
B
government.
C
culture.
D
industry.

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