Question
1. Why were European nations interested in smaller, less developed nations of the world during the 19th century?
Due to a population explosion, they needed new homes for their citizens.
They needed the natural resources in these places to supply their mills and factories.
Their treasuries were overflowing they needed somewhere to spend that money.
They wanted new markets to sell outdated goods--to make room for newer inventions.
2 How was England perceived by rest of the world in the late 19th century, during the height of imperialism?
England was seen as a powerful force when it came to global, economic, and political issues.
England was seen as a benevolent mother figure that only sought good for its imperial colonies.
England was seen as weaker than other European nations interested in imperialism.
England was seen as a pushover because it had spread itself too thinly around the world.
3.
In what way did new technology support the goals of imperialist nations like Britain, France, and Spain?
New methods of engineering allowed these countries to build better roads and bridges in the lands they invaded.
The native populations were so impressed by new transportation technology that they did not resist colonization.
The native populations of less developed countires were willing to be colonlized if they received new technology.
New weapon technology allowed these countries to subdue native populations quickly and establish control.
Due to a population explosion, they needed new homes for their citizens.
They needed the natural resources in these places to supply their mills and factories.
Their treasuries were overflowing they needed somewhere to spend that money.
They wanted new markets to sell outdated goods--to make room for newer inventions.
2 How was England perceived by rest of the world in the late 19th century, during the height of imperialism?
England was seen as a powerful force when it came to global, economic, and political issues.
England was seen as a benevolent mother figure that only sought good for its imperial colonies.
England was seen as weaker than other European nations interested in imperialism.
England was seen as a pushover because it had spread itself too thinly around the world.
3.
In what way did new technology support the goals of imperialist nations like Britain, France, and Spain?
New methods of engineering allowed these countries to build better roads and bridges in the lands they invaded.
The native populations were so impressed by new transportation technology that they did not resist colonization.
The native populations of less developed countires were willing to be colonlized if they received new technology.
New weapon technology allowed these countries to subdue native populations quickly and establish control.
Answers
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1. **Why were European nations interested in smaller, less developed nations of the world during the 19th century?**
The primary motivation for European nations was that they needed the natural resources in these places to supply their mills and factories. This drive for resources was largely fueled by the Industrial Revolution, which increased the demand for raw materials and new markets.
2. **How was England perceived by the rest of the world in the late 19th century, during the height of imperialism?**
England was seen as a powerful force when it came to global, economic, and political issues. Its extensive empire and influence made it a dominant actor on the world stage during this period.
3. **In what way did new technology support the goals of imperialist nations like Britain, France, and Spain?**
New weapon technology allowed these countries to subdue native populations quickly and establish control. This military advantage was crucial in enabling imperialist nations to conquer and dominate less developed regions.
The primary motivation for European nations was that they needed the natural resources in these places to supply their mills and factories. This drive for resources was largely fueled by the Industrial Revolution, which increased the demand for raw materials and new markets.
2. **How was England perceived by the rest of the world in the late 19th century, during the height of imperialism?**
England was seen as a powerful force when it came to global, economic, and political issues. Its extensive empire and influence made it a dominant actor on the world stage during this period.
3. **In what way did new technology support the goals of imperialist nations like Britain, France, and Spain?**
New weapon technology allowed these countries to subdue native populations quickly and establish control. This military advantage was crucial in enabling imperialist nations to conquer and dominate less developed regions.