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In what way did new technology support the goals of imperialist nations like Britain, France, and Spain?
The native populations were so impressed by new transportation technology that they did not resist colonization.
New methods of engineering allowed these countries to build better roads and bridges in the lands they invaded.
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.
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New weapon technology allowed these countries to subdue native populations quickly and establish control.
Explanation: Industrial-era arms (rifles, artillery, the Maxim machine gun, steam-powered warships) gave imperial powers a decisive military advantage, enabling rapid conquest and suppression of resistance (e.g., Omdurman, Zulu War). While improved engineering and transport (roads, rail, steamboats, telegraphs) also aided control and administration, the primary immediate enabler of imperial expansion was superior weaponry. Options asserting that natives willingly accepted colonization or were simply impressed are inaccurate.
Explanation: Industrial-era arms (rifles, artillery, the Maxim machine gun, steam-powered warships) gave imperial powers a decisive military advantage, enabling rapid conquest and suppression of resistance (e.g., Omdurman, Zulu War). While improved engineering and transport (roads, rail, steamboats, telegraphs) also aided control and administration, the primary immediate enabler of imperial expansion was superior weaponry. Options asserting that natives willingly accepted colonization or were simply impressed are inaccurate.
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