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What was one of the main factors driving Europe's nineteenth-century imperial expansion?
What was one of the main factors driving Europe's nineteenth-century imperial expansion?
Which raw material was NOT mentioned as being in demand by Europe due to the Industrial Revolution?
Which raw material was NOT mentioned as being in demand by Europe due to the Industrial Revolution?
Why did Europe need to export its products abroad during the nineteenth century?
Why did Europe need to export its products abroad during the nineteenth century?
What was one of the reasons behind European and American interest in China during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries?
What was one of the reasons behind European and American interest in China during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries?
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What term was used to describe the economic influence of wealthy European nations in the second half of the twentieth century?
What term was used to describe the economic influence of wealthy European nations in the second half of the twentieth century?
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According to Cecil Rhodes, what was the stated benefit of imperialism for the people of the United Kingdom?
According to Cecil Rhodes, what was the stated benefit of imperialism for the people of the United Kingdom?
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What factor contributed to the popularity of imperialism in Europe during the last quarter of the nineteenth century?
What factor contributed to the popularity of imperialism in Europe during the last quarter of the nineteenth century?
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Why did acquiring overseas colonies become a symbol of 'Great Power' status for nations in Europe?
Why did acquiring overseas colonies become a symbol of 'Great Power' status for nations in Europe?
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What was one of the effects of the unification of Italy and Germany according to the text?
What was one of the effects of the unification of Italy and Germany according to the text?
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Why did imperialism appeal to almost everyone in Europe, especially in the last quarter of the nineteenth century?
Why did imperialism appeal to almost everyone in Europe, especially in the last quarter of the nineteenth century?
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What technological advancement allowed Europeans to have almost instant communication with far-flung outposts of empire?
What technological advancement allowed Europeans to have almost instant communication with far-flung outposts of empire?
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How did the discovery of quinine impact European presence in the tropics?
How did the discovery of quinine impact European presence in the tropics?
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What factor significantly widened the military gap between Europeans and other groups during this period?
What factor significantly widened the military gap between Europeans and other groups during this period?
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How did Europeans' self-perception change in the nineteenth century due to industrialization?
How did Europeans' self-perception change in the nineteenth century due to industrialization?
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What was the view of Chinese people in the nineteenth century as described in the text?
What was the view of Chinese people in the nineteenth century as described in the text?
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How were African societies portrayed in the eyes of Europeans during the nineteenth century?
How were African societies portrayed in the eyes of Europeans during the nineteenth century?
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What was the perception of peoples in Pacific Oceania as compared to Europeans?
What was the perception of peoples in Pacific Oceania as compared to Europeans?
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How did Europeans justify conquest according to the text?
How did Europeans justify conquest according to the text?
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What scientific approach did Europeans increasingly use to support their racial preferences in the nineteenth century?
What scientific approach did Europeans increasingly use to support their racial preferences in the nineteenth century?
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According to Robert Knox, what role did race play in determining human intelligence and civilization?
According to Robert Knox, what role did race play in determining human intelligence and civilization?
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