Answer:
The Europeans were interested in colonizing Southeast Asia for the same basic reasons that they wanted to colonize the other regions of the world. But with Southeast Asia, there was a new reason for wanting to colonize-- it was a backdoor to China.
Explanation:
D is the one, but it is a trick question. Catholic Spain DID try to get the Netherlands to convert to Catholicism and remain under Spanish rule, but it never worked! The Netherlands resisted, and asked for (and got) English help in resisting the Spanish overlords. It led to the Thirty Years War, in which the Netherlands fought back against the Spanish.
Spain tried everything from the Inquisition to bloody reprisals, and the persecution of the Dutch Protestants. The English "loaned" Willliam of Orange to the Netherlands, who defeated the Spanish army.
Answer:
C. The textile industries would increase the demand for the South's cotton.
Explanation:
During the 19th century, Southern cotton was in high demand. This was a consequence of the new technological developments which allowed cotton to be produced much faster, making it much cheaper. This also led to the growth of plantations and slaves, as a large labour force was needed in order to address this demand. As the textile industries developed in the North, the South also benefited, as this increased demand for their cotton.
