Question

Many subject peoples began to feel discontent with their imperial masters during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. In addition to nationalism, which one of the following reasons best explains why they felt that way?

A.
colonialism- they wanted the opportunity to carve out overseas colonies and territories

B.
freedom-they wanted self-rule and independence

C.
imperialism-they wanted to dominate their neighbors and build their own empires

D.
communism-they wanted a world in which the workers were in charge

Answer 1

B. Freedom- they wanted self-rule and independence

The Countries that ruled colonies were often very distant from them and as a result they didn't not feel represented in the countries. So there was a desire for self rule and independence.