What Was the Purpose of Colonialism as It Was Practiced

question 60

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of colonialism as it was practiced by the major European powers during eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries?

• A) to exploit the annexed nation's people and resources
• B) to establish a protectorate to preserve the annexed nation's freedom
• C) to form limited partnerships with the annexed nation
• D) to establish a new nation-state

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Definitions:

Blood Capillaries

Tiny blood vessels that form a network to distribute oxygen and nutrients to tissues while removing carbon dioxide and waste products.

Microvilli

Tiny, finger-like projections on the surface of some epithelial cells that increase surface area for absorption.

Mucosa

The moist, inner lining of some organs and body cavities, such as the nose, mouth, lungs, and stomach, involved in absorption and secretion.

Small Intestine

Portion of the digestive tube between the stomach and the cecum; consists of the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.