Imperialism Bridges Reinert

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Which claim is best supported by the map?

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The British built railroads in India to benefit their industrial interests in the country.

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The historical developments shown in this map are the result of:
- Colonization
- International aid programs
- Urbanization
- Communism

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Colonization

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What historical event led to the signing of the Treaty of Nanjing?

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Opium War

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Based on the excerpt above, what did the British gain as a result of the Treaty of Nanjing? Options: Unlimited coal resources, an island to use as a port, control of all of Japan, the right to make the Queen of Great Britain the Empress of China.

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An island to use as a port.

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Images related to Africa best represent:
- viewpoints on the nature of imperialism
- evidence of traditional art forms
- obstacles to developing the Nile River region
- efforts to promote travel from Cairo to Capetown

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viewpoints on the nature of imperialism

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Enduring issues persist over time and have a lasting impact on people. As a result of an enduring issue portrayed in these documents, what most likely increased within England and Japan?

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Nationalism

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Which event most directly influenced the change in European control of Africa from 10% in the 1870s to over 90% by 1900? Options: Boxer Rebellion, Meeting of the Berlin Conference, signing of the Munich Pact, collapse of the Ottoman Empire.

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Meeting of the Berlin Conference

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What was one possible result of Indian nationalist leaders' review of the railway policy?

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Rise in nationalist efforts.

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Which claim could be made by an Indian nationalist about the British railroad system in India? Options: The railroad system should be destroyed. The railroad system should be shared equally between the British and the people of India. The railroad system should serve India’s interests and needs over those of Britain. The railroads have provided more benefits to the Indian people than to the British.

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The railroad system should serve India’s interests and needs over those of Britain.

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Which choice could help a student prove the claim made in the document? Options: Statistics indicating a variety of prices for similar foods throughout India, a military report indicating a frustration in the ability to move troops throughout India, a bookstore’s sales records showing an increase in book sales by local Indian authors, a railroad traveler list showing a decrease in passenger usage in Indian agricultural areas.

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A bookstore’s sales records showing an increase in book sales by local Indian authors.