Why did European nations want to expand into China?

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Western imperialism in Asia involves the influence of people from Western Europe and associated states (such as Russia, Japan and the United States) in Asian territories and waters. Much of this process stemmed from the 15th-century search for trade routes to China that led directly to the Age of Discovery, and the introduction of early modern warfare into what Europeans first called the East Indies and later the Far East. By the early 16th century, the Age of Sail greatly expanded Western European influence and development of the spice trade under colonialism. European-style colonial empires and imperialism operated in Asia throughout six centuries of colonialism, formally ending with the independence of the Portuguese Empire's last colony East Timor in 2002. The empires introduced Western concepts of nation and the multinational state. This article attempts to outline the consequent development of the Western concept of the nation state.

The thrust of European political power, commerce, and culture in Asia gave rise to growing trade in commodities—a key development in the rise of today's modern world free market economy. In the 16th century, the Portuguese broke the (overland) monopoly of the Arabs and Italians in trade between Asia and Europe by the discovery of the sea route to India around the Cape of Good Hope.[1] The ensuing rise of the rival Dutch East India Company gradually eclipsed Portuguese influence in Asia.[nb 1] Dutch forces first established independent bases in the East (most significantly Batavia, the heavily fortified headquarters of the Dutch East India Company) and then between 1640 and 1660 wrested Malacca, Ceylon, some southern Indian ports, and the lucrative Japan trade from the Portuguese. Later, the English and the French established settlements in India and established trade with China and their acquisitions would gradually surpass those of the Dutch. Following the end of the Seven Years' War in 1763, the British eliminated French influence in India and established the British East India Company (founded in 1600) as the most important political force on the Indian Subcontinent.

Before the Industrial Revolution in the mid-to-late 19th century, demand for oriental goods such as (porcelain, silk, spices and tea) remained the driving force behind European imperialism, and (with the important exception of British East India Company rule in India) the Western European stake in Asia remained confined largely to trading stations and strategic outposts necessary to protect trade. Industrialization, however, dramatically increased European demand for Asian raw materials; and the severe Long Depression of the 1870s provoked a scramble for new markets for European industrial products and financial services in Africa, the Americas, Eastern Europe, and especially in Asia. This scramble coincided with a new era in global colonial expansion known as "the New Imperialism", which saw a shift in focus from trade and indirect rule to formal colonial control of vast overseas territories ruled as political extensions of their mother countries. Between the 1870s and the beginning of World War I in 1914, the United Kingdom, France, and the Netherlands—the established colonial powers in Asia—added to their empires vast expanses of territory in the Middle East, the Indian Subcontinent, and South East Asia. In the same period, the Empire of Japan, following the Meiji Restoration; the German Empire, following the end of the Franco-Prussian War in 1871; Tsarist Russia; and the United States, following the Spanish–American War in 1898, quickly emerged as new imperial powers in East Asia and in the Pacific Ocean area.

In Asia, World War I and World War II were played out as struggles among several key imperial powers—conflicts involving the European powers along with Russia and the rising American and Japanese powers. None of the colonial powers, however, possessed the resources to withstand the strains of both world wars and maintain their direct rule in Asia. Although nationalist movements throughout the colonial world led to the political independence of nearly all of Asia's remaining colonies, decolonization was intercepted by the Cold War; and South East Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and East Asia remained embedded in a world economic, financial, and military system in which the great powers compete to extend their influence. However, the rapid post-war economic development and rise of the industrialized developed countries of Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea, Japan and the developing countries of India, the People's Republic of China and its autonomous territory of Hong Kong, along with the collapse of the Soviet Union, have greatly diminished Western European influence in Asia. The United States remains influential with trade and military bases in Asia.

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to increase their influence in the world

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how did owning large amounts of land affect the roman catholic church

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It depends on the time period.

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Of the time periods I can think of:

Pre-Martin Luther- This would have benefitted the Roman Catholic Church because at the time they were the main governing body along side the Roman Emperor. This land would have added to their prestige and they had another means of revenue to raise money for the church and give their staff (bishops, pope, etc.) a big pay out.

Martin Luther's 95 thesis- The large amounts of land and revenue that the land is generating for the Catholic church will be detrimental to it's image when Martin Luther calls them out on their greediness. He warns against the Church taking money on indulgences and being greedy with what they own, so the large amounts of land will reflect poorly on them, especially because they could have helped the poor instead of renting the land out.

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I think its the 2nd one

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I think number 2

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Who were the key people in the Sand Creek Massacre??

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Black Kettle.

Grey Beard.

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How did a belief in the seen and unseen world help West Africans?​

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How do you think the Rodney King case would unfold differently if it happened today? Explain.

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If this happened today with the amount of people who now support getting justice for people killed by police brutality the cops would’ve been charged with at least 2nd degree murder instead of just 30 months in prison and his death would have been deemed an “accident” and Rodney was also intoxicated at the time the cops would’ve said “he took my gun” or “he was trying to harm me and I simply was using self defense”

How did Spain’s territories in North America change as a result of Pinckney’s Treaty?

Spain abandoned its territorial claims on lands south of Florida and west of the Mississippi.

Spain abandoned its territorial claims on lands west of New Orleans and north of Florida.

Spain abandoned its territorial claims on lands north of Florida and east of the Mississippi.

Spain abandoned its territorial claims on lands east of the Mississippi including New Orleans.

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Correct answer is Spain abandoned its territorial claims on lands north of Florida and east of the Mississippi.

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First option is wrong because there is no territory south of Florida that was an issue between two countries.

Second one also is wrong because Spain couldn't claim territories to the North of Florida, or west of New Orleans, as they were not part of the dispute and were American territories.

Third option is correct as the Spaniards dropped claims on all territories east of Mississippi, without Florida, of course.

Fourth option is wrong as New Orleans remained in the hands of Spain.

who is Jamacia's Prime Minister today?​

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Andrew Holness

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Answer:Andrew Holness

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GIVING 15 POINTS

Which statement best describes how human activity has affected African savannas?

The overfishing of waterways has reduced the food sources for many species.
The overuse of grasslands for herding and farming has made the soil infertile.
The replanting of forests has reduced the amount of grassland.
The clearing of large areas of trees has destroyed forest environments.

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its either b or d

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but i think its more likely b

The overuse of grasslands for herding and farming has made the soil infertile.

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The overuse of grasslands for herding and farming has made the soil infertile. This has affected the Savannas. Hence, option B is appropriate.

What is the meaning of Savannas?

A mixed forest and grassland habitat known as savanna or savannah is characterized by trees that are sufficiently spread apart to prevent the canopy from closing. The open canopy allows enough light to penetrate the soil to maintain an unbroken covering of grasses-dominated herbaceous plants.

Savannas are grasslands with sporadic, isolated trees. About five million square miles, mostly in central Africa, are covered with savannas of one kind or another, as are sizable portions of Australia, South America, as well as India. The most crucial element in the formation of a savanna is the climate.

Savanna, sometimes written savannah, is a type of flora that thrives in hot, seasonally dry climates and is distinguished by an open tree canopy above a persistent understory of tall grass.

Hence, option B is correct.

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Does the federal government equally serve the majority and minority interests today? Why or why not?

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No they don't

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They fulfill the needs of the ones that contribute the most money to them.

To celebrate the Jewish Passover holiday what
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I believe it was the paschal lamb. Sorry if this is wrong.

Attachment B: T-Chart Enlightenment Philosophers Locke Montesquieu​

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The US Constitution defines citizenship in the
a) Thirteenth Amendment.
b) Fourteenth Amendment.
c) Fifteenth Amendment.
d) Sixteenth Amendment.​

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The correct answer is b) Fourteenth Amendment.

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Correct answer is b) Fourteenth Amendment because this amendment talks about the citizenship rights and protection of people in front of the law.

A is wrong because 13th amendment abolished slavery.

C is wrong because 15th amendment  gave African Americans right to vote.

D is wrong because 16th amendment discusses about taxes.

The US Constitution defines citizenship in the Fourteenth Amendment.

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The fourteenth Amendment of the US Consititution defines a US citizenship as when a person either born or naturatlised in the United states and is subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.

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why doesent glue dry up inside the bottle even tho it has touched oxygen

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it doesn't have air to dry the glue

The need for legal action to address the “grave inconveniences” that might result from the labor shortages described in the passage most likely resulted from

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the agrarian nature of medieval European economies and their reliance on coerced labor

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Which statement best describes the spread of Hinduism?

Hinduism did not spread outside of its homeland in India.
The spread of Hinduism had stopped by the beginning of the Vedic period.
Hinduism spread throughout India and Nepal, and into Southeast Asia.
Beliefs of Hinduism changed greatly when it spread into the Middle East.

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It’s C

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C.

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Hinduism spread throughout India and Nepal, and into Southeast Asia.

What was the dominant society in Great Zimbabwe?
a.Bantu
b.Mali
c.Tutsi
d.Hausi

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Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the answer is A. Bantu.

Which statement describes a European belief that differed from the native american belief and became a major source of conflict?

A.) Individuals can own land and use it as they wish
B.) Women are equals of men in every respect
C.) God owns the land and people as a whole share in the use of it
D.) Children must not be educated, lest they lose respect for elders

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It's A

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Individuals can own land and use it as they wish

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after the second continental Congress appointed George Washington as the commander in chief of the continental army he?​

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he organized the American troops , amm6. and supplies

What are some important and controversial issues missing from this resolution? Why do you think they were left out?

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The war officially began over a border dispute in what is now south Texas, but President James K. Polk had a larger goal in mind – the acquisition of Mexico’s northern territories of Alta California and Nuevo México.

President Polk initially planned a limited war, but Mexico’s stubborn refusal to part with its northern territories led to a decision to invade and conquer Mexico City.     MORE DOWN HERE SCROLL

Mexico lost 55% of its territory to the United States between 1836 and 1848.

The U.S. Army won every major battle in the war, but it was unable to suppress guerrilla activity, which never ceased.  This was America’s first counter-insurgency war in a foreign country.

Mexicans civilians suffered from the U.S. occupation, whether from personal violence, extended anti-guerrilla operations, bombardment of cities, or the imposition of martial law.  U.S. military forces remained in Mexico from May 1846 until July 1848.

Of the 90,000 U.S. soldiers who served in Mexico, nearly 14,000 died, a death rate of 15.5% – the highest rate of any foreign war in U.S. history.

Regarding the causes of death, one U.S. soldier in seven died in battle or from battle wounds; six in seven died from disease, accidents, or other causes.

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Who can be a U.S. citizen? What are the requirements to be a citizen at birth? What are the steps for a
foreigner to become a U.S. citizen?
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For Birth

1.Be born on U.S soil, any territory, U.S. ship(mIlitary), and a U.s. Embassy/military base

For foreigner:

Serve in the military for a set number of years, Apply for an H1B(work visa), or the other types of visa, then get an EID/Greencard keep the greencard for 5 years and take an oath and bam US citizenship

Cultural diffusion is the process by which:
(A)ideas from one society are speared to another society;
(B)cuneiform was used in traded in place of money;
(C)people learn to enjoy and appreciate music, literature, and the arts;
(D)Phoenician traders learned to make their war vessels.

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A I think it would be it

an important recource spain wanted from the american colonies
gold
horses
silk
weapons

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Weapons

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gold

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gold is what Spain needed from the American colonies

alexander hamilton political background

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Hello!!! Princess Sakura here ^^

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The illegitimate son of a Scottish immigrant father and a British West Indian mother, Alexander Hamilton was born on the Caribbean island of Nevis on January 11.

What evidence does the author present to refute the Iroquois influence thesis? The Iroquois League did not have an organized form of government. Colonists created confederations prior to encountering the Iroquois League. Colonial governments had only one feature in common with the Iroquois League. The Iroquois system of government was very different from colonial governments.

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Answer:The answer would be A. The ideals of the iroquois league shaped the formation of the US federal government

What did Marqués de Rubí mean when he told Spain there was a difference between the amount of land they occupied and the amount of land they could control?

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He meant that there was a limit of land Spain had the ability it could control, rather than the amount it could actually be successful controlling, instead of it falling apart.

Do you think Political Parties are actually in touch with the general public's beliefs and needs? Why or why not?

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I belive that the republican party stands for the common man and that the democrate party stands for the elite and the people who hate America so in some cases yes

1. What motivated European explorers and settlers to travel to North America between the eleventh and fourteenth centuries? ​

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The correct answer is They wanted to acquire resources and find new markets for trade.

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Explorations and expeditions between the 11th and 14th centuries (age of exploration) were mainly motivated by economic purposes. Indeed, countries such as England, Spain, or Portuguese expected to obtain economic benefits by discovering and colonizing new territories. This is because they could use the resources from these territories to trade them or create new products and this implied increased wealth. Moreover, new places meant new markets for trade. For example, the discovery of the Americas implied European products could be sold in the Americas in addition to other continents in which they were already exported.

Why did the democratic republican support the French

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Democratic-Republicans feared supported a small central government they feared a  strong national government and a loose interpretation of the Constitution. The Democratic-Republicans believed that the Constitution was a strict document that limited the powers of the federal government. The Democratic-Republican Party aligned itself politically with France. Hence they were deeply influenced by the ideals of the French Revolution

The Democratic-Republicans believed in protecting the interests of the working classes—merchants, farmers, and laborers. They believed that an agrarian economy would best serve these citizens.

Can you pls write me a paragraph using the words from the pic? Guiding Questions:
1. What were the two main grievances that colonists had against the
British?
2.Why did Britain need to raise taxes on the colonists?
3.What were some of the taxes Britain imposed on the colonists?
4.Why did colonists believe the new taxes were unfair?
5.What were some of the actions by the British that colonists felt violated
their natural rights?
6.Why did colonists believe that Britain was violating their natural rights?
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The colonists's five main complaints were about the following: taxes, British troops, tea, the Intolerable Acts, and King George. The most important reason why the relationship soured was the introduction of numerous taxes by the British. These taxes were levied by the Sugar Act, the Stamp Act, and the Townshend Acts.   <3  happy to help

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After the Seven Years’ War, the British attempted to increase control on the colonies, resulting in the colonists rebelling against the change in policy. This eventually led to the Revolutionary War.

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Term Definition

Salutary neglect The unofficial policy of the British crown where they avoided strict enforcement of parliamentary law in the colonies.

Virtual representation A theory that members of Parliament were obligated to defend the interests of British subjects and colonists alike and that colonists did not need colonial representatives.

Stamp Act (1765) Passed by British Parliament, it was a direct tax on all printed material in the North American colonies.

Stamp Act Congress Delegates from the colonies who drew up formal petitions to the British Parliament and King George III to repeal the Stamp Act.

Declaration of Colonial Rights and Grievances (1765) Written by the Stamp Act Congress, it declared that taxes imposed on British colonists without their formal consent were unconstitutional.

Declaratory Act (1766) A law that stated that the British Parliament’s taxing authority was the same in America as in Great Britain.

Townshend Acts (1767) A series of laws that placed new taxes on glass, lead, paints, paper, and tea.

Boston Massacre (1770) British soldiers stationed in Boston opened fire on a crowd, killing five townspeople and infuriating locals.

Boston Tea Party (1773) A direct response to British taxation policies and the Tea Act by the North American colonies.

Loyalists A colonist of the American revolutionary period who supported the British cause.

Sons of Liberty A secret society formed by radical colonists to protest British taxation policies.

Daughters of Liberty A Patriot association that formed in response to increased taxes by organizing and participating in boycotts of British goods.

Intolerable Acts (1774) Also called the Coercive Acts, consisted of four separate legislative measure: the Boston Port Bill, the Government Bill, the Administration of Justice Act, and the Quartering Act.

First Continental Congress A representative government made up of elected officials from 12 of the 13 colonies created to create a unified front against the British government.

The Enlightenment A cultural and intellectual movement in the 1700s that emphasized science and rationalism.

John Locke English philosopher who influenced the Enlightenment with his writings on sovereignty and governance. His ideas influenced the separation of the colonies from Britain.

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