Question

question 13 of 20
how did advances in military technology after the industrial revolution affect european empires?

a. they allowed small european armies to defeat larger african and asian forces when invading territory.

b. they helped conquered peoples discourage too many colonists from settling in africa and asia.

c. they led europeans to commit atrocities that convinced people around the world to oppose colonialism.

d. they encouraged europeans to form spheres of influence in asian and africa instead of creating colonies.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: After the Industrial Revolution, European military tech (like better guns, artillery) was far superior. So small European armies could defeat larger non - European forces during colonization. This matches historical context.
• Option B: Military tech helped Europeans colonize, not the conquered peoples to stop colonists. So B is wrong.
• Option C: While atrocities happened, the main impact of military tech on empires was enabling conquest, not just causing opposition. So C is not the main effect.
• Option D: Europeans created colonies, not just spheres of influence, due to military tech. So D is wrong.

Answer:

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