Question

How did advances in military technology help enable imperialism?(1 point)
Responses

Rifles and machine guns were more effective and required fewer troops to conquer territories.
Rifles and machine guns were more effective and required fewer troops to conquer territories.

Sailing ships easily navigated rivers, allowing inland territories to be conquered.
Sailing ships easily navigated rivers, allowing inland territories to be conquered.

Bayonets and muskets fired more quickly, making weaponry more effective.
Bayonets and muskets fired more quickly, making weaponry more effective.

Quinine made weapons much more effective by making firing easier and faster.

Answer 1

Rifles and machine guns were more effective and required fewer troops to conquer territories.