The British thought colonists had to pay more taxes/cost for the French and Indian War. Parliament also wanted more control, so they did a series of acts (Coercive Act) that all ended into the Intolerable Act.
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Was more focused on manufacturing, whereas the southern colonies focused on agriculture.
The 'New Women': The 'New Women' of the 1920s had been given the right to vote, were able to obtain college degrees, learned to drive, and went to work.
If I remember correctly the opium wars resulted in china being figuratively split up by european powers. So, I'd go with 4.