Imperialism

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Which of the following BEST summarizes the causes of imperialism in the late 1800s?

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Westerners wanted to spread their religion, sell manufactured goods, and gain territory to compete with other countries

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How did Western imperialism affect the culture of the colonies?

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Colonized people were encouraged to adopt Christianity and European culture, and local traditions weakened.

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The nineteenth century unification of Germany and Italy occurred due to the popularity of which ideology?

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nationalism

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The Boxer Rebellion was fueled by a hatred for which of the following?

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foreigners

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What was the name of the war where Britain sent navy to force China to allow Britain to sell opium in China?

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Opium War

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An area in which an imperial power has complete rights and privileges in trade or investment.

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Sphere of influence

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What was the common result of the Boxer Rebellion, the Sepoy Rebellion, and Zulu War?

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Europeans emerged victorious thanks to superior technology

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Which of the following is true of Puerto Rico today?

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It is a U.S. territory

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Who illegally smuggled opium into China in the mid-1800's? Options: France, Great Britain, Japan, Russia

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Great Britain

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A major goal of the Boxer Rebellion in China was to:

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rid their countries of foreigners