13. What was the major motivation for European imperialism in the late 19th Century?(1 point)

Question

Responses

Acquiring new raw materials and markets
Acquiring new raw materials and markets

Promoting cultural diversity
Promoting cultural diversity

Spreading Democracy
Spreading Democracy

Establishing diplomatic alliances
Establishing diplomatic alliances
Question 2
14. Fill in the paragraph with the correct words. (6 points)
The Industrial Revolution led to the new imperialism, and as
nations industrialized, they needed to acquire sources of
materials and new
for their products. The
provided these materials as well as customers. The cultural heritage of colonized peoples was changed reflecting European ideas of
, and their economies focused on
crops.
Question 3
15. Why was the construction of the Suez Canal important?(1 point)
Responses

It protected Europeans from invasions from the South
It protected Europeans from invasions from the South

It allowed Europeans easy access to Asia
It allowed Europeans easy access to Asia

It allowed Egyptians easy access to Europe
It allowed Egyptians easy access to Europe

It protected Egyptians from invasions from the East
It protected Egyptians from invasions from the East
Question 4
16. Use the political cartoon below to answer the question:

Based on the cartoon, which statement correctly describes the views of the countries attending the Berlin Conference?

(1 point)
Responses

They saw Africa as resources to be divided amongst themselves.
They saw Africa as resources to be divided amongst themselves.

They encouraged African nations to form their own governments
They encouraged African nations to form their own governments

They saw African nations as strong potential allies against Europeans
They saw African nations as strong potential allies against Europeans

They promoted peaceful interactions between Europe and Africa

Answer 1

Here are the suggested answers to your questions:

Question 1: The major motivation for European imperialism in the late 19th Century was:

• Acquiring new raw materials and markets

Question 2: Fill in the paragraph with the correct words: The Industrial Revolution led to the new imperialism, and as industrialized nations industrialized, they needed to acquire sources of raw materials and new markets for their products. The colonies provided these materials as well as customers. The cultural heritage of colonized peoples was changed reflecting European ideas of civilization, and their economies focused on cash crops.

Question 3: The construction of the Suez Canal was important because:

• It allowed Europeans easy access to Asia

Question 4: Based on the cartoon, the statement that correctly describes the views of the countries attending the Berlin Conference is:

• They saw Africa as resources to be divided amongst themselves.

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