Question

why were most industrialized nations building empires in the late 1800s and early 1900s?
o to locate new ports to serve as naval bases
to develop new markets and locate additional natural resources
to increase their overall populations and build their political bases
to improve their options for communication with other nations
question 8
2 pts
how did great britain exert significant influence in china during the late 1800s?
o by establishing its own government in hong kong
o by threat of military force in a sphere of influence
o by giving the chinese rights to future colonization of africa
o by negotiating binding trade agreements with the chinese

Explanation:

• First question:
• During the late 1800s and early 1900s, industrialized nations were driven by economic motives. They needed new markets to sell their manufactured goods (due to over - production in domestic markets) and additional natural resources (like rubber, minerals) to fuel their industries. Naval bases (while a factor for some) were not the primary or most widespread reason. Increasing populations (as they often exploited rather than integrated colonial populations) and communication options (not the core economic - driven reason) are also incorrect.
• Second question:
• In the late 1800s, through the Opium Wars and subsequent treaties, Britain used military force (threat and actual use) to carve out a sphere of influence in China. Establishing its own government in Hong Kong (a part of the sphere of influence but not the full picture of influence in China). Giving China rights to colonize Africa (not relevant as Britain was colonizing Africa itself). Negotiating binding trade agreements (often forced through unequal treaties, with the threat of military force being the underlying factor).

Answer:

1. to develop new markets and locate additional natural resources
2. by threat of military force in a sphere of influence