Empires and Imperialism Quick Check

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Which statement best analyzes a key difference between European expansion in the Western and Eastern Hemispheres?(1 point)
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The Roman Catholic Church told European nations they could explore the Eastern Hemisphere but only parts of the Western Hemisphere.
The Roman Catholic Church told European nations they could explore the Eastern Hemisphere but only parts of the Western Hemisphere.

In the Eastern Hemisphere, Europeans focused on conquering as many local people as they could, while in the Western Hemisphere Europeans peacefully traded with local people.
In the Eastern Hemisphere, Europeans focused on conquering as many local people as they could, while in the Western Hemisphere Europeans peacefully traded with local people.

Europeans did not set up any colonies in the Eastern Hemisphere, but Europeans did set up colonies in the Western Hemisphere.
Europeans did not set up any colonies in the Eastern Hemisphere, but Europeans did set up colonies in the Western Hemisphere.

In the Eastern Hemisphere, Europeans were able to set up trade relationships with different peoples, but in the Western Hemisphere, Europeans focused on conquering different peoples.
In the Eastern Hemisphere, Europeans were able to set up trade relationships with different peoples, but in the Western Hemisphere, Europeans focused on conquering different peoples.

Answer 1

The statement that best analyzes a key difference between European expansion in the Western and Eastern Hemispheres is:

In the Eastern Hemisphere, Europeans were able to set up trade relationships with different peoples, but in the Western Hemisphere, Europeans focused on conquering different peoples.

This response accurately reflects the historical context in which European powers engaged in trade with established civilizations in Asia and Africa, while in the Americas, they often led military conquests and established colonies.