Question

5 multiple choice 2 points
in which way did social factors contribute to imperial expansion?
pursuit of diplomatic alliances
desire to spread western values
advocacy for gender equality.
6 multiple choice 2 points
what was one of the main goals of direct political control by imperial powers?
to promote self - governance among colonized peoples
to ensure equitable representation in colonial governments
to facilitate peaceful coexistence between colonizers and colonized
to maximize economic exploitation of colonized territories

Explanation:

• For question 5:
• The desire to spread Western values is a social - cultural factor. Diplomatic alliances are more of a political - strategic factor. Advocacy for gender equality was not a driving force for imperial expansion.
• For question 6:
• Imperial powers under direct political control aimed to maximize economic exploitation. Promoting self - governance, ensuring equitable representation, and facilitating peaceful coexistence were not the main goals as imperial powers were more interested in extracting resources and wealth from the colonized territories.

Answer:

1. B. Desire to spread Western values
2. D. To maximize economic exploitation of colonized territories