Answer:
B). Both empires sought to project power as a mean of expanding their territories.
Explanation:
The second statement regarding both the Mughal and Songhay Empires aptly compares them as it details how they both looked around for power as the source of inflating/expanding their empires. The first option is incorrect as the passage has no detail about the internal rebelllion while the third option is wrong as there is no description of the Songhay elites' superiority over Mughal in terms of political power. The last option is incorrect as the passage involves no details regarding the extraction of wealth as means to expand the empire. Thus, <u>option B</u> is the correct answer.
Due to the technological improvements of the industrial revolution, women were hired as the workforce for numerous industries, particularly in the textile industry.
It was a win to win relationship for both, business owners and female employees, as business owners saw women as a cheaper source of labor in comparison to men. On the other hand, women saw the wages that the industries paid as more attractive than doing housework. Additionally, due to their relatively smaller size in comparison to men, women could also access places within machinery that men couldn't. This was an advantage when it came to maintenance tasks.
Answer: Gunboat Diplomacy.
Explanation: This is when a nation uses the threat of force or conspicuous displays of firepower to have influence in foreign policy, and it's called "Gunboat Diplomacy". The president Roosevelt used this tactic as a way to secure Panama's independence from Colombia; in a way of exchange the United States was able to secure access to what would become the Panama Canal.
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Anti-imperialism grew rapidly in India, and formed a core element of the demand by Congress for independence. Much of the impetus came from colonial students studying at Oxford and Cambridge, such as Mahatma Gandhi<span>.
</span>The Indian Jamaat-e-Islami Hind<span> launched a 10-day Nationwide campaign titled Anti-Imperialism Campaign in December 2009.</span><span>[</span>
<span><span>"Inherent weakness:<span> First, the Turco-Afghan Empire was built on the power of the sword. It never rested on the foundation of the good-will of the ruled, without which on Empire can last long.</span></span><span>Absence of strong rules:<span> Secondly, the organization of the empire was inherently weak. The successors were weak and inefficient. If the reigning prince happened to be strong, it worked. But if the ruler proved a weakling, the whole structure gave away. Unfortunately after the death of Sultan Firoz on strong ruler arose and successive rule of weak kings hastened the process of decline.</span></span><span>Unenlightened policy of the Govt.:<span> Thirdly, the Turco-Afghans rules failed to evolve any broad and enlightened policy of government. They were mostly orthodox and intolerant in their views so that they failed to enlist the moral support of the Hindus who formed the bulk of the population.</span></span><span>Mistakes of Muhammad-bin-Tughluq: Fourthly, the wild and visionary projects of Sultan Muhammad-bin-Tughluq plunged the country in hopeless chaos and confusion from the effects of which it was never destined to rise again.</span><span>Absence of popular support: Fifthly, the Delhi Sultanate is based on military strength and not on popular support. As a result of this, when the military power weakened because of the weak Sultans, self- seeking provincial leaders and military generals revolted against the Sultanate. In the 14th century, many provincial leaders declared themselves free leading to the disintegration of Delhi Sultanate.</span><span>Invasion of Tamer: Finally, the invasion of Tamerlane, gave the final blow to the remnants of the Turco-Afghan Empire, so that fell to pieces almost immediately"</span></span>
