Question

question 10 of 20
how did advances in military technology after the industrial revolution affect european empires?
a. they helped conquered peoples discourage too many colonists from settling in africa and asia.
b. they allowed small european armies to defeat larger african and asian forces when invading territory.
c. they encouraged europeans to form spheres of influence in asian and africa instead of creating colonies.
d. they led europeans to commit atrocities that convinced people around the world to oppose colonialism.

Explanation:

After the Industrial Revolution, European military technology advanced significantly. Weapons like repeating rifles and machine guns gave Europeans an edge. Small European armies could use these advanced weapons to defeat larger African and Asian forces during invasions. Option A is incorrect as advanced military tech didn't discourage colonists. Option C is wrong because spheres of influence and colonies co - existed and military tech was more about conquest. Option D is not mainly about the effect of military technology on empire - building (the main question focus) but rather a consequence of actions (not directly the effect of the tech on empires in terms of expansion).

Answer:

B. They allowed small European armies to defeat larger African and Asian forces when invading territory.