q3 test

During the early 1800’s, which was a major influence on the struggle for political independence in Latin America?

• poor conditions in urban centers in Latin America

• the American and French Revolutions

• the desire of the Roman Catholic Church in Latin America to escape European control

• demands by Latin American workers to own their own factories

During the Industrial Revolution, life changed in what basic way?

• People generally stayed on their farms and worked the land.

• People migrated from rural areas to cities.

• People learned to use machines to make their own clothes.

• People began operating businesses from their homes.

The Industrial Revolution made businesses more profitable by

• allowing workers to travel daily to their jobs by train or steamboat.

• lessening the amount of air and water pollution in cities where factories were located.

• increasing opportunities for workers to find jobs on farms and in rural areas.

• permitting manufacturers to make more products more efficiently.

The idea that imperial domination of weaker races is nature’s way of improving humanity is most closely tied to which of the following theories?

• Mercantilism

• Absolute Monarchy

• Communism

• Social Darwinism

Which statement best describes the system of protectorate by European Imperial Powers?

• Local rulers left in place but have to follow the advice of European advisors

• European advisors take over but have to follow the advice of Native advisors

• Local rulers left in place and can follow the native peoples’ advice

• European rulers take over and do not have to follow the advice of the native peoples

Identify the best explanation of imperialism from the options below:

• The shift from an agrarian society to an industrial society

• The complete control of one ruler or political party of the citizens of a country

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  A system of governing a country as a father would a child

• Control by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region

Ethnic conflict in Africa is most likely the effect of which European policy?

• Policy of converting indigenous people of Africa to Christianity

• Policy of educating the African upper class in Europe and training them to be leaders

• Production of cash crops as opposed to traditional crops

• Carving up of Africa with little regard for traditional patterns of settlement or ethnic boundaries

Which of the following statements best describes the political benefits of imperialism?

• “The more lands we can take over through imperialism the more power our country has around the world, this also weakens our enemies.”

• “Imperialism benefits the territories because they learn our language and customs.”

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  “Our imperial possessions allow our country to bring in vast supplies of natural resources such as wood, spices of great value, crops, gold and other minerals.”

• “We can spread our religious beliefs to others.”

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

• industrialization of Europe and the need for raw materials.

• desire of Europeans to spread communism throughout the world.

• European belief in human rights for all people.

Why did Britain consider India its "jewel in the crown"?

• India was the only colony that didn't resist British control.

• India's population and resources made it the most valuable of all the British colonies.

• India was controlled by a company; the government didn't have to be involved in the day-to-day affairs of the colony.

• India had a vast supply of diamonds and emeralds.