Cards in this guide (13)
Why did the French aristocracy object to higher taxes
They had never paid direct taxes in the past.
How did the invention of machine guns influence European states in the 19th century
It allowed them to more easily conquer and control colonies in
Africa and Asia.
What do states engaging in economic imperialism hope to accomplish
Opening new markets by forcing weaker countries to buy their
goods
Why was China divided into multiple spheres of influence during the mid-19th century
Answer this question… European states hoped to economically
dominate different parts of China.
What accurately describes the outcome of the revolutions of 1848
Though the revolutions failed to establish new governments, they
helped spread ideas that inspired later revolutions.
What was a common pattern of change in several Latin American countries during the 19th century
Colonists fought for and gained independence from their colonial
rulers and within a century abolished slavery.
Why did the United states provide loans to Latin American states after they had won their independence from Spain
To gain influence over Latin American politics and economics
Which of the following statements illustrates a key difference between how the US gained control of the Panama Canal and how it gained control of trade rights in Japan
The United States only supported rebel groups to secure control
of the Panama Canal.
Which of the following describes a difference between 19th century imperialism and forms of imperialism that had existed earlier in history
19th-century imperialism was more focused on controlling a
territory's economy than colonizing it.
Which of the following describes the competition between European powers for colonial territory in Africa
This scenario is most similar to which of the following events
How did European imperialism affect Asia After the Industrial Revolution
china was forced to legalize the importation of opium.
What statement accurately describes a difference between the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution
The US Constitution established rules for the US government, well the Declaration of Independence did not
