Which statement correctly compares differences between Ethiopia’s and Siam’s resistance to imperialism? (1 point)

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Ethiopia signed treaties with neighboring colonies to resist imperialism, but Siam used military force to deter invasion.
Ethiopia signed treaties with neighboring colonies to resist imperialism, but Siam used military force to deter invasion.

Siam emphasized its religious connections to resist imperialism, but Ethiopia emphasized economic connections.
Siam emphasized its religious connections to resist imperialism, but Ethiopia emphasized economic connections.

Ethiopia was forced to resort to violent resistance to maintain independence, while Siam used diplomacy.
Ethiopia was forced to resort to violent resistance to maintain independence, while Siam used diplomacy.

Ethiopia was threatened with imperialism from France, while Siam was threatened by imperialism from Italy.
Ethiopia was threatened with imperialism from France, while Siam was threatened by imperialism from Italy.

Answer 1

The statement that correctly compares the differences between Ethiopia's and Siam's resistance to imperialism is:

Ethiopia was forced to resort to violent resistance to maintain independence, while Siam used diplomacy.

Ethiopia successfully resisted imperialism through military engagements, most notably during the Battle of Adwa in 1896 against Italy, while Siam (now Thailand) effectively navigated the pressures of imperialism through a series of diplomatic agreements and reforms, maintaining its sovereignty.