WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

WORLD WAR I AND THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The vast majority of the people in the colonies ruled by Europeans
A
enthusiastically welcomed European rule for the benefits it brought.
B
continuously engaged in passive resistance.
C
held onto traditional ways, refusing to attend Christian or European schools.
D
unenthusiastically accepted European rule.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This chart from Statista, inspired by this map and based on this list, gives an indication of how extensive Britain’s colonial history is, with twice as many colonies as either France, Spain or Portugal.

Detailed explanation-2: -Many European nations exhibited a growing interest in colonies as sources of raw materials and new markets and as potential outlets for excess population and for administrators who could not be accommodated at home. Opportunities for individual adventurism and profit also ran high.

Detailed explanation-3: -Published February 19, 2019. 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-4: -Britain, France, Spain, and the Netherlands established colonies in North America. Each country had different motivations for colonization and expectations about the potential benefits.

Detailed explanation-5: -There are two main types of EU law – primary and secondary.

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