Question

How might citizens most likely react to their country's imperialist activities during the Age of Discovery? A. Citizens would be excited and proud about the increased power of their country. B. Citizens would be envious of the king's new wealth and protest exploration. C. Citizens would expect the king to increase the size of the army in order to govern the newly discovered lands. D. Citizens would develop a sense of entitlement and expect the government to share the wealth.

Answer 1

Age of Discovery characterizes mercantile nature of countries. Countries were occupying the rest of the world in which they were trying to increase national wealth. From the beginning of the 15th century, the countries like Britain, Spain and Portugal were succeeding in this so-called policy. People of the imperialist countries were proud about the increased power of their countries. The correct answer is A.