Question

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1. Why do you think the United States and Europe wanted to open Asia up to international trade? What made Asia an ideal place for trade? Give two possible reasons. (5 pts.)
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2. How do you think a desire for gold influenced Europeans' decisions during the scramble for Africa? (5 pts.)

3. Using the chart as a reference, explain one way in which increased international trade improved the standard of living for both Americans and Europeans. (5 pts.)

4. Imagine you are using the map and chart presented to gather information for a paper. What does the information on the map and chart suggest about the following?
American and European reasons for imperialism
The consequences of imperialism for Asia, Africa, or Latin America
The consequences of imperialism for the West (United States and Europe)
Write a paragraph of at least five sentences that covers all of the issues listed above. (15 points)

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

1.a. Asia had a lot of people which meant more money for them if they could open trading ports and such

b. Asia had things like gunpowder,silk,spices basically what is considered rare goods at the time

2. a desire for gold influence European decisions because they wanted more money

Answer 2

1. Asia has a lot of people which is beneficial in trading and opening ports. They had items like silk, spices, and gunpowder which were considered rare goods at the time.

2. Africa contained a lot of gold which was very valuable. Because of this, this led European monarchies to colonize African regions with the most gold.

3. Increased international trade greatly improved the standard of living for both Americans and Europeans because international trade increases the economy of a country as well as the economic condition of citizens. The better economic condition is, the purchasing power of people increases which results in the standard of living being improved.

4. American and European imperialism grew for economic, political, military reasons. Military power was important in imperialism. Economic imperialism would help the trade industry. Imperialism in Asia, Africa and Latin America brought modernization and resources but greatly destroyed cultures. Imperialism in America caused slavery-like conditions among the workforce.

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