Question

1. britains railroad network in india helped do what?

a) provide an escape route for people
b) find the long, hidden rivers of india
c) transport goods from the interior lands to the ports
d) the railroad network was actually created due to funding issues

1. which one of the following territories did the united states not acquire in the 1800s?

a) guam
b) alaska
c) canada
d) puerto rico

1. what was a problem in constructing the panama canal, which the u.s. controlled until the end of 1999?

a) russia stole the initial blueprint plans to the canal
b) diseases like malaria were common around the canal
c) nobody wanted to work around the canal due to militant groups
d) the u.s. and panama could not agree on a price for the canal

1. the inspirational reformer ram mohun roy wanted to change what in india?

a) its caste system and arranged marriages
b) its police and security forces
c) its modern ways of thinking that caused chaos
d) its denial of christianity and islam

1. which of the following was a reason britain considered india to be a prized possession?

a) strong set of weapons to acquire such as tanks and submarines
b) unique set of workplace rules that benefited employees
c) no people lived on the continent due to the heat and high winds
d) abundance of natural resources and large market for goods

1. indian soldiers usually working under british rule were known by what name?

a) militia
b) warriors
c) sepoys
d) marines

1. which of these was a problem or a negative effect of british rule in india?

a) dams, bridges and irrigation canals were built and used
b) the british restricted indian - owned businesses and industry
c) strict vegetarian diets made indian natives hate the british
d) trade with countries like the united states and spain diminished

Explanation:

To solve these questions, we analyze each one based on historical knowledge (Social Science - History subfield):

Question 8

The U.S. acquired Guam (A), Hawaii (B), and Puerto Rico (D) in the 1890s (post - Spanish - American War). Canada (C) was never acquired by the U.S. in the 1800s (or ever, as it remained a British - then independent - entity).

Answer:

C. Canada

Question 9

When constructing the Panama Canal, diseases like malaria and yellow fever were rampant around the canal (B). Russia stealing plans (A) is incorrect. People did work on the canal (C is wrong), and the U.S. supported Panama’s independence from Colombia to gain canal rights (D is incorrect).