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.

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.

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.

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

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 famously resisted imperialism through military means, most notably in battles such as the Battle of Adwa against Italy in 1896, where they successfully maintained their independence. In contrast, Siam (modern-day Thailand) effectively used diplomatic strategies to navigate imperial pressures from Western powers and managed to maintain its sovereignty without resorting to military conflict.