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- 1. Multiple Choice
The extent of a nation’s power over other lands
exploit
annex
indigenous
imperialism
- 2. Multiple Choice
to make use of meanly or unfairly for one’s own advantage; to take advantage of
exploit
annex
indigenous
racism
- 3. Multiple Choice
to incorporate into an existing political unit, such as a city or a country; to add to
exploit
annex
indigenous
racism
- 4. Multiple Choice
native to a region
annex
exploit
indigenous
imperialism
- 5. Multiple Choice
the belief that race determines a person’s traits or capabilities
racism
exploit
indigenous
imperialism
- 6. Multiple Choice
This Indian lawyer inspired nationalists to seek independence in Inia through nonviolent protests
Panama Canal
Mohandas Gandhi
indirect rule
direct rule
- 7. Multiple Choice
The United States backed a rebellion to secure construction of this Central American waterway, which opened in 1914
Panama Canal
Mohandas Gandhi
indirect rule
direct rule
- 8. Multiple Choice
France established this type of colonial rule, in which local officials are replaced by officials from the colonizing country, in southern Vietnam.
direct rule
indirect rule
Panama Canal
none of these
- 9. Multiple Choice
France established this type of colonial rule, in which rulers keep their positions of authority, in northern Vietnam.
direct rule
indirect rule
Panama Canal
none of these
- 10. Multiple Choice
Under this policy, the United States claimed the right to intervene in Latin American countries considered guilty of misconduct
Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine
direct rule
indirect rule
none of these
- 11. Multiple Choice
European nations began to search for new overseas colonies after 1880 to
find who would work in European factories for low wages
promote a free exchange of ideas between Eastern and Western cultures
bring the economic benefits of industrialization to underdeveloped nations
obtain raw materials for their industries and open new markets for their products
- 12. Multiple Choice
Why did Europeans want to colonize West Africa?
Europeans needed a ready source of labor
West Africa had many useful natural resources
Britain and France had invested in scientific expeditions there
Several African nations were on the verge of civil war
- 13. Multiple Choice
The colonial takeover of Southeast Asia grew largely out of economic and political rivalry between which two nations?
Japan and China
France and Britain
Vietnam and Burma
United States and Spain
- 14. Multiple Choice
What challenge did the British face in their colonization of South Africa?
resistance from the Boers in Transvaal
religious conflict among different indigenous groups
widespread efforts among urban workers to organize labor unions
geographic barriers that made the region largely inaccessible.
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which statement best describes what life was like for Africans under European rule?
New farming methods provided more food for people.
Africans saw little benefit for their hard work.
Education and skills training decreased racial and gender inequalities
Urbanization decreased levels of armed conflict
- 16. Multiple Choice
Imperial economic policies in Latin America resulted in
the decline of middle sectors of society
regional dependence on exports to Western powers
widespread land redistribution to poor farmers
the generally peaceful transition to democratic forms of government
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which European power controlled most of west Africa?
United States
Great Britain
France
Italy
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which country gained control over Cuba and the Philippines after the Spanish American War?
United States
Great Britain
France
Italy
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which of the following phrases describes the threat of force using a strong navy?
“Captain’s Catch”
“Captain Crunch”
“Gunboat diplomacy”
“What’s A Madda with My Armada”
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which country controlled French Indochina?
United States
Great Britain
France
Italy
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