COLONIALISM AND IMPERIALISM
THE AGE OF IMPERIALISM 1870 1914
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Question
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Which of the following was NOT a European strength?
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Powerful military forces
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Stronger economies.
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More natural resources.
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Better technology.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -There are many different natural resources found in Europe. These include wood, soil, water, fish, natural gas, coal, and iron. The resource of fish and water can be found in the Mediterranean Sea. Water is an abundant resource in Europe because there are so many bodies of water in/near Europe.
Detailed explanation-2: -So, electricity is not a natural resource.
Detailed explanation-3: -Raw materials like rubber, timber, diamonds, and gold were found in Africa. Europeans also wanted to protect trade routes. During the 1800s, Europeans moved further into the continent in search of raw materials and places to build successful colonies.
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