<span>Japan’s modernized cities attracted Western foreigners, who gained influence in Japan.
- Modernization clashed with Japanese traditions, causing social and political unrest
- There was a short-term financial boom, but soon the nation ran out of resources.
- Modernization of Japan’s industry helped the country become politically and financially stronger.</span>
Under the Kellogg-briand pact, a nation could only go to war if it was in self-defense.
In this question the options are missing; here are the options:
The Spanish king adopted which of the following policies for enslaved Africans who escaped English territory to St. Augustine, Florida?
A. Slaves escaping from the English were freed
B. Slaves escaping from the English were executed
C. Slaves escaping from the English were sold to the Caribbean
D. Slaves escaping from the English were exchanged for Spanish prisoners of war
The correct answer is A. Slaves escaping from the English were freed
Explanation:
During the colonization process, Spanish explores settled in different territories in America, including territories located in the South of the U.S. This included the territories of modern states such as Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, California, among others. Moreover, these territories were controlled by the Spanish Crown and due to this, policies were different from the ones in the territories colonized by England or France. In terms of slavery, spanish colonizers also used slaves as labor force; however, it was established slaves from English territory that escaped to Florida were freed under the condition they accepted the new government and converted to catholicism. According to this, the correct answer is A.
On December 11, 1931, Canada acquired full legal autonomy from Britain. It was the date that the Statute of Westminster was passed that established the Crown Dominion of Canada as independent of the British Parliament. Despite being granted the right to govern itself way back in 1867, Canada did not enjoy full legal autonomy until December 1931.
In 1982, Canada took the last step to become a totally independent country that could legally amend its constitution instead of depending on Britain in any way. It was Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau who helped bring in the final change.
