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What was the primary aim of capitalistic industry in the nineteenth century?
What was the primary aim of capitalistic industry in the nineteenth century?
Which continent emerged as the dominant power during the nineteenth century?
Which continent emerged as the dominant power during the nineteenth century?
What was a striking feature of the nineteenth century in terms of global power dynamics?
What was a striking feature of the nineteenth century in terms of global power dynamics?
What characteristic became evident in the latter half of the nineteenth century, showcasing the alliance of industry and finance?
What characteristic became evident in the latter half of the nineteenth century, showcasing the alliance of industry and finance?
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What is a trust, as described in the text?
What is a trust, as described in the text?
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What caused the collapse of old ideas of free trade in the latter half of the nineteenth century?
What caused the collapse of old ideas of free trade in the latter half of the nineteenth century?
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Which European power was not satisfied with its industrial growth and empire, leading to clashes with Germany and the United States?
Which European power was not satisfied with its industrial growth and empire, leading to clashes with Germany and the United States?
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During the Meiji era, Japan became an advanced industrialised power by focusing on what?
During the Meiji era, Japan became an advanced industrialised power by focusing on what?
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Which event surprised the world and demonstrated Japan's strength over China in the late 19th century?
Which event surprised the world and demonstrated Japan's strength over China in the late 19th century?
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Which major powers warned Japan against annexing the Liaotung peninsula?
Which major powers warned Japan against annexing the Liaotung peninsula?
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During the European colonisation of Africa from 1881 to 1914, which country was NOT involved in the scramble for colonies?
During the European colonisation of Africa from 1881 to 1914, which country was NOT involved in the scramble for colonies?
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What led to frequent clashes between Great Powers in Asia, Africa, and Europe during the late 19th century?
What led to frequent clashes between Great Powers in Asia, Africa, and Europe during the late 19th century?
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What event led to Japan entering the “circle of the great Powers”?
What event led to Japan entering the “circle of the great Powers”?
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What was the excuse Japan used to justify its annexation of Korea in 1910?
What was the excuse Japan used to justify its annexation of Korea in 1910?
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Which European power had to fight a long and bitter war to conquer Algeria and Senegal in Africa?
Which European power had to fight a long and bitter war to conquer Algeria and Senegal in Africa?
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Which country suffered a devastating defeat at the hands of an Ethiopian army at Adowa in 1896?
Which country suffered a devastating defeat at the hands of an Ethiopian army at Adowa in 1896?
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What did Japan demand regarding German rights in Shantung?
What did Japan demand regarding German rights in Shantung?
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What was the result of the first European attempts to carve out colonies in Africa?
What was the result of the first European attempts to carve out colonies in Africa?
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