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During the Spanish American War, Filipeno Rebels assisted the United States leading to Spanish defeat. In return for their assistance the Filipenos received....a. the island of Hawaii.b. $20 million dollars in retribution against Spainc. U.S. control over their landd. independence and sovereignty
The 19th century term "White Man's Burden" reflects the idea thata. Asians and Africans would be grateful for European helpb. Asians and Africans were equal to Europeansc. Europeans had a responsibility to improve the lives of the colonial peoplesd. imperialism was opposed by most EuropeansThe 19th century term "White Man's Burden" reflects the idea that
In Japan, the Meiji Restoration resulted in thea. abolition of the position of emperorb. division of the nation between the European powersc. government being controlled by the samuraid. modernization of the nation's industry
What was a direct result of the Opium War in 19th-century China?a. Kublai Khan rose to power in Chinab. Chinese ports were opened for trade with Europeansc. Japan gained control of Hong Kongd. China become an industrial power
A major concept promoted by philosophers of the Enlightenment was the need fora. overseas expansion by western European nationsb. the use of reason for rational and logical thinkingc. a return to traditional medieval ideasd. strengthening the power of the organized religions
"We maintain that governments derive their powers from the consent of the governed. We insist that the subjagation of any people is criminal aggression and open disloyalty to the principles of our government."Which person is the likely source of the above quote?a. A leader of Great Britain during the Age of Imperialismb. A person who supports imperialismc. An anti-imperialist from the United States
The Indian National Congress, Muslim League, Meiji Restoration, and Chinese Revolution of 1911 were all examples of this political effect of imperialism?a. isolationismb. warc. ethnocentrismd. rise of nationalism
Which of the following statements about France's social structure is true?a. The Second Estate was content with the social structure.b. The Third Estate was made up entirely of peasants.c. Most people belonged to the First Estate.d. There was inequality among the three estates.
Adam Smith was against the economic policy of mercantilism. He believed economic systems could function based on natural laws, therefore he was against...a. individual freedom of trade.b. government regulation of trade through the use of tariffs.c. free market economicsd. laissez faire economics.
Which of the following documents advocated the liberation of Latin America?a. Jamaica Letterb. Declaration of Independencec. Magna Cartad. Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
Before the Scientific Revolution truth about the natural world came from which of the following sources (choose all that apply)?a. the scientific methodb. the use of logic and reasonc. ancient Greek scholarsd. Christian Church
Thomas Paine's 1776 pamphlet, Common Sense, is based on Enlightenment ideas. Which of the following ideas is the primary basis for Common Sense?a. Government should operate in separate branches: one to write the laws, one to carry them out, and one to interpret them.b. The scientific method can unlock the mysteries in the natural worldc. Human society is disorganized and chaotic, and for that reason, governments are required to maintain orderd. People have the natural right to rule themselves because they are capable of using their powers of reason to understand their world
The French people welcomed Napoleon becausea. he completely disavowed the ideals of the Revolution.b. he promised order after the chaos of the Revolution.c. he was the grandson of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.d.they new he would install democracy for France
Which of the following would be an appropriate thesis statement for a research paper on the interaction between religion and science in the 16th century?a. The Christian Church supported science as the foundation for truth and understanding.b. Science and the Christian Church worked favorably toward one another for the good of society.c. Science and the Christian Church conflicted on the interpretation of the Holy Scripture.d. Science confirmed much of what was known by ancient scholars and taught by the Christian Church
The phrase, "taxation without representation," is best explained by which Enlightenment idea?a. consent of the governedb. trial by juryc. equalityd. freedom of speech
During the Reign of Terror, Robespierre tried toa. crush all opposition to the revolution.b. execute all French nobles.c. reinstate the monarchy.d. restore the Catholic Church.
Which of the following statements best describes the affect that the Age of Enlightenment had on society? a. The Age of Enlightenment increased social progress for humankind through ideals of equality and natural rights.b. The Age of Enlightenment secured more and more authority for absolute monarchs.c. The Age of Enlightenment heavily influenced the growth and power of the Catholic and Protestant Churches.d. The Age of Enlightenment ended social classes in Europe.
What effect did Thomas Paine's pamphlet Common Sense have on colonial leaders?a. It persuaded them to modify British laws.b. It explained to them the good sense of monarchy.c. It inspired them to challenge British authority.d. It caused them to reject Enlightenment ideas.
What Venezuelan-born revolutionary fought to free Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela from Spanish colonial rule?a.Miguel Hidalgob.Simon Bolivarc.Toussaint L'Ouvertured.Jose de San Martin
What was the goal of the Haitian Revolution?a.To gain independence from France without changing the class system.b.To increase trade with European countries.c.To increase development of technology in Haiti.d.To end slavery and political inequality for people of color.