WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE AGE OF IMPERIALISM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which best describes the term imperialism?
A
the domination of one country over another area for political and economic gain
B
the belief that one class or race is biologically superior than other classes or races
C
the idea that all groups of people are created equal
D
the change of making goods by hand to making goods with machines
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Imperialism can be defined as a doctrine, political strategy, practice, state policy, or advocacy that consists in extending power by territorial acquisition or by extending political and economic control outward over other areas.

Detailed explanation-2: -Colonial imperialism-This form of imperialism is virtual complete takeover of an area, with domination in all areas: economic, political, and socio-cultural. The subjugated area existed to benefit the imperialist power, and had almost no independence of action.

Detailed explanation-3: -Imperialism = the extension of a nation’s power over other nations. Imperialist nations use their power to gain political, economic or social control over other parts of the world.

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