One of the Major Causes of Late-Nineteenth-Century Imperialism Was

question 42

Multiple Choice

One of the major causes of late-nineteenth-century imperialism was

• A)that the balance of power in Europe needed to be redressed.
• B)that the industrialized nations required new markets.
• C)the rise of India as a great industrial power.
• D)a decline in surplus capital.

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Definitions:

Reward Power

An entity's capacity to incentivize others through benefits or rewards, thereby exerting influence and encouraging positive behaviors.

Illegitimate Power

Authority or influence that is exerted through unethical, coercive, or unauthorized means, often disregarded by those subjected to it.

Information Power

The influence and control one has due to possessing valuable knowledge, facts, or data that others do not have.

Referent Power

A form of influence that one individual has over another based on the strength of their relationship or the charisma and likability of the person who holds power.