HISTORY
THE AGE OF IMPERIALISM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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a country that rules over its colonies or empire
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a country that is ruled by another
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Colonialism is defined as “control by one power over a dependent area or people.” It occurs when one nation subjugates another, conquering its population and exploiting it, often while forcing its own language and cultural values upon its people.
Detailed explanation-2: -Imperialism: What Is It? Imperialism occurs when a powerful nation controls a weaker nation. During the 1500’s, many countries set up colonies in the Americas. Spain controlled most of Central and South America and shared control of North America with France and Great Britain.
Detailed explanation-3: -Colonialism is where one country physically exerts complete control over another country and Imperialism is formal or informal economic and political domination of one country over the other. In a nutshell, colonialism can be thought of as the practice of domination and imperialism as an idea behind the practice.
Detailed explanation-4: -Imperialism is the state policy, practice, or advocacy of extending power and dominion, especially by direct territorial acquisition or by gaining political and economic control of other territories and peoples.