The above cartoon shows the world leaders of the early 1900s carving up a pie labeled "China." In the background is a Chinese man begging them to stop. This cartoon is commenting on which of the following practices? a. b. c. d.
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isolationism pacifism imperialism globalism
The term "British Raj" refers to the British involvement with India from the mid -1800s to the mid-1900s. Considering the relationship of the two nations at the time, the best translation of "Raj" is: a. b. c. d.
"respect". "revenge". "reign". "reimbursement".
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Which of the following is true about Africa between 1885 and 1914? a. b. c. d.
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The vast majority of the continent consisted of independent governments. The vast majority of the continent was under the control of European governments. The vast majority of the continent was under the rule of no government. The vast majority of the continent was under the control of one government.
Headlines like the one above prompted the American public to get involved in which war? a. b. c. d.
Spanish-American War World War I Russo-Japanese War Boer War
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Which of the above would be most against the British rule in South Africa during the late 1800s?
a. b. c. d.
the Boxer the Zulu all of the above were in favor of British rule in South Africa the Sepoy
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Answer Key For "Middle_SS-World-Imperialism" (1) 1.
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