Question

question 20 of 20
which of the following was a major outcome of imperialism in asia after the
industrial revolution?

a. europeans adopted many chinese cultural practices.

b. the japanese government shifted from a monarchy to a
democracy.

c. japan was forced to open itself to trade with the west.

d. chinese laborers were oppressed in the gold-mining industry.

Explanation:

• Option A: During imperialism, it was more common for colonizers to impose their culture, not adopt Chinese practices, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: Japan's shift to a more democratic - like system was more of a self - initiated modernization (Meiji Restoration) rather than a direct outcome of Western imperialism forcing it, and Japan was not forced to become a democracy by imperialism in the way described, so B is incorrect.
• Option C: Japan was forced to open to trade with the West (by Commodore Perry) before the major wave of imperialism in Asia after the Industrial Revolution fully took hold in terms of the exploitation of Asian countries. The main imperialist impact on Asia after the Industrial Revolution was more about the exploitation of resources and labor in countries like China, India, etc.
• Option D: After the Industrial Revolution, as Western powers expanded in Asia, Chinese laborers were brought to places like the Americas (e.g., California gold rush) and were oppressed in the gold - mining industry. This was a major outcome of imperialism as it involved the exploitation of Asian labor for Western economic interests.

Answer:

D. Chinese laborers were oppressed in the gold - mining industry.