Question

In what ways did New Imperialism negatively impact colonial holdings? (Select all that apply.) A.The removal of resources and construction of railroads often led to deforestation. B.Natives were often forced to extract natural resources in brutal conditions. C.Imperial powers often suppressed local religious beliefs and practices in favor of Christian faiths. D.Western medicines led to the introduction of vaccines that decreased the occurrence of diseases.

Answer 1

The correct answer is "B".

Latin America and Africa were seen as sourcing points for European Crowns. Immense mines that contained precious metals such as Gold and Silver were exploited by the Spaniards in the territories now known as Peru, Bolivia, and Mexico. Diamonds and other minerals were also being extracted by the French in Africa.

The common scene in all of these places was the oppression and brutality by which colonialists enslaved and treated the locals, forcing them to work long shifts and under bad conditions in order to extract the minerals.