To determine which table accurately identifies the impact of imperialism on the Congo Free State and Cuba, let's analyze each response based on historical facts.
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First Option:
- Congo Free State: Correctly states that starvation or mistreatment led to the deaths of approximately 10 million Congolese people due to the brutal exploitation by King Leopold II of Belgium.
- Cuba: Claims forced labor on the Suez Canal resulted in the deaths of nearly 100,000 workers. This is inaccurate as Cuba was not directly involved in the construction of the Suez Canal.
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Second Option:
- Congo Free State: Incorrectly states that the construction of the Suez Canal led to massive debt. The Congo Free State was primarily impacted by rubber exploitation, not the Suez Canal.
- Cuba: Correctly notes ongoing debt owed to the U.S. which caused economic hardships.
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Third Option:
- Congo Free State: Accurately notes that Belgium brutalized the people and land for rubber production.
- Cuba: Incorrectly attributes exploitation for cash crops to the British; the U.S. had a more significant influence in Cuba.
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Fourth Option:
- Congo Free State: Accurately describes Belgian exploitation for rubber.
- Cuba: States that the cost to mechanize sugar production led to large amounts of debt, which is also a valid point.
Based on this examination, the most accurate table that reflects the impacts of imperialism on both regions appears to be the third option with regard to the Congo Free State but slightly misattributes the impact on Cuba.
However, the fourth option shares similar insights about the Congo's exploitation and touches on the economic impacts related to Cuba's sugar production, making it potentially the best choice overall, even though it could be further clarified.
To conclude, the fourth option is likely the most accurate representation of the impact of imperialism on the Congo Free State and Cuba.
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