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How was a colony different from a protectorate?

A
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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In their competition for power, nations raced to

A
create alliances.
B
build new colonies.
C
educate their citizens.
D
improve their quality of life.
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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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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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Under New Imperialism, Europe did not need large numbers of people to control colonies because of

A
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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A
Ethnocentrism
B
Communism
C
Industrialization
D
Social Darwinism
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Why did European nations send missionaries to convert people in Africa and Asia to Christianity? Check all that apply.

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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This is a quotation from Russian scientist Peter Kropotkin.[T]hose animals which acquire habits of mutual aid are undoubtedly the fittest. They have more chances to survive, and they attain, in their respective classes, the highest development and bodily organization. ...[Mutual aid] favors the development of such habits and characters as insure the maintenance and further development of the species, together with the greatest amount of welfare and enjoyment of life for the individual, with the least waste of energy.–"Mutual Aid as a Factor in Evolution,” Peter KropotkinWhich words or phrases support the idea that Social Darwinism is wrong? Check all that apply.

A
mutual aid
B
animals
C
development
D
enjoyment
E
species
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What was the effect of discovery of quinine in the 1820s?

A
It gave Europeans a tool to treat illness in tropical areas, and then be able to colonize those areas.
B
It forced European nations to expand their armies and navies.
C
It promoted industrialization in smaller countries across Europe.
D
It led to European advancements in astronomy and physics.
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What is the definition of imperialism?

A
a strong belief in the superiority of one’s culture over others
B
a nation’s rule by a monarch, emperor, or other powerful leader
C
a country’s political, economic, and social domination over another
D
an intense sense of devotion to one’s own country or people
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How did advanced weaponry help Europe during new imperialism?

A
It became Europe’s most valuable trade export.
B
It gave imperialists even more power over non-Europeans.
C
It advanced economic reforms in Europe.
D
It convinced colonies of Europe’s cultural superiority.
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The term “white man’s burden” refers to

A
the difficulty of converting colonists to Christianity.
B
the belief that Europe had a duty to civilize other people.
C
the conviction that white people were superior to all others.
D
the struggle to survive in an increasingly industrialized world.
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Europeans’ belief in their cultural superiority helped them justify imperialistic actions because they thought

A
learning about other nations’ cultures improved European culture.
B
spreading European culture to other nations helped the less advanced.
C
sharing European culture with other nations made valuable allies.
D
introducing European culture to other nations increased religious choice.
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How were old imperialism and new imperialism similar?

A
Imperialists sought gold, cash crops, and trade goods.
B
Asia was a major focus of colonization.
C
Imperialists aimed to build large empires.
D
Colonies existed for the benefit of a mother country.
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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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