Imperialism

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the use of machines instead of human or animal power

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industrialization

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a foreign policy of expansion of borders; establishment of colonies, and empire building

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imperialism

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Why did industrialized countries seek to set up colonies or "spheres of influence" in places like China?

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they wanted to gain economic and business advantages

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Japan and Russia fought over trading rights in what country? Options: Korea, Japan, Russia, South Africa

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Korea

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What product did the government of China try to prevent the British from trading in their country?

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opium

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The Taiping Rebellion was

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a peasant rebellion to topple the Qing Dynasty, because of the poor conditions faced under the emperors rule

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In the past, European nations have conquered other lands, made them into colonies, and controlled their economies. This statement describes a situation that resulted from the

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industrialization of Europe and the need for raw materials

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The major factor that enabled West European nations to dominate large parts of Latin America and Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries was the

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technological and military advancement of European nations

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The “Scramble for Africa” did not occur until the late 19th century. The reason for the delay in European division of Africa might best be explained by geographic and health related challenges.

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geographic and health related challenges

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What European country had the most colonies by 1914?

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Great Britain