Which statement correctly compares similarities between Ethiopia and Siam’s resistance to imperialism?(1 point)

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Both nations used their Christian faith to gain favor with European nations.
Both nations used their Christian faith to gain favor with European nations.

Both nations used military resistance to prevent imperial expansion.
Both nations used military resistance to prevent imperial expansion.

Both nations used diplomatic treaties to prevent imperial expansion.
Both nations used diplomatic treaties to prevent imperial expansion.

Both nations became protectorates after a period of resistance.

Answer 1

The correct statement comparing similarities between Ethiopia and Siam’s resistance to imperialism is:

Both nations used military resistance to prevent imperial expansion.

Ethiopia famously defeated Italian forces at the Battle of Adwa in 1896, securing its sovereignty. Similarly, Siam (now Thailand) successfully navigated imperial pressures through a combination of military preparedness and diplomatic negotiations, though it avoided direct military conflict through clever diplomacy, which may indicate a broader interpretation of "resistance." However, the emphasis on military action applies more directly to Ethiopia's experience.