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AP World History: Modern
Unit 7 – Global Conflicts (1900-Present)
Topic 7.5
Which of the following best explains why European nations engaged in imperialist expansion before World War II?
To establish new forms of government and administration that could better serve the needs of colonized peoples.
To acquire new sources of raw materials and markets for manufactured goods.
To promote the spread of Christianity and Western civilization to other parts of the world.
To create alliances and increase military power in anticipation of a future global conflict.
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AP World History: Modern - 7.5 Unresolved Tensions After World War I
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