Cards in this guide (14)
Why did the French aristocracy object to higher taxes
They had never paid direct taxes in the past.
How were Herbert Spencer's theories used to justify imperialism
Herbert Spencer stated that the strongest civilizations would
conquer the weak.
How were British and American forms of economic imperialism in Asia different during the 19th century
Only the British fought a war to open China's markets.
How was the membership of the National Assembly different from that of the Estates General
The National Assembly was formed mostly by members of the third
estate, while the Estates General consisted of the first, second,
and third estates.
How did the railroad influence European colonial powers in the 19th century
It allowed them to move people and goods rapidly from place to
place.
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 statements describes the behavior known as economic imperialism
Imperial states exert economic control over weaker states to
exploit their natural resources.
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 the competition between European powers for colonial territory in Africa
How did European imperialism affect Asia After the Industrial Revolution
china was forced to legalize the importation of opium.
Why did some states demand that the US Constitution include a Bill of Rights
They wanted to guarantee that certain personal freedoms would be
protected.
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
which statement best describes the political changes that took place in great britain during the 19th century
The British government gradually extended the right to vote to most men.
