In What Way Did the Second Industrial Revolution Contribute to the Scramble

question 5

Multiple Choice

In what way did the Second Industrial Revolution contribute to the scramble for Africa?

• A)It inspired Europeans to reflect more closely on their impact on the environment,and they wanted to spread that learning to Africans.
• B)The invention of the cylinder boring machine meant that Europeans were eager to discover new metals that could be found only in Africa.
• C)Africa was believed to contain the most arable land on earth,ideal for growing cotton to support textile production.
• D)The invention of the movable-type printing press in 1848 allowed newspapers to circulate stories about the wonders of Africa.
• E)Merchants sought new markets and manufacturers sought new sources of raw materials in Africa.

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