United States--Philippines
France--Vietnam
Great Britain--India
The Netherlands--Indonesia
These colonies were obtained during the period of imperialism during the mid to late 1800's. The colonies were obtained to gain access to raw material resources as well as markets. They were also strategic areas for military ports and naval bases. The imperial holdings were kept as colonies until the 20th century.
Answer:
B. Wealthier Europeans often exploited Latin America.
Explanation:
The effect that Latin America's reliance of trade with the West have on the region's economy was that it brought about exploitation by wealthier Europeans.
Latin America was heavily reliant on trading with the West and this created an avenue for wealthy Europeans to exploit Latin America.
The correct answer is A. Peter the Great
He made Saint Petersburg his capital after he managed to take control of vast areas of land. Saint Petersburg basically means Saint Peter's city and his name was Peter so it made sense. He also imported many technological developments and made the country modernize.
Christopher Columbus landed on Hispaniola in 1492.
Answer:
D. The US would intervene in Latin American affairs when it felt its interests were at risk.
Explanation:
Latin America is vital for the security of the United States. The foreign powers residing in Latin America is Communist. After World War II, the threat of communist expansion left the United States to form a policy toward foreign powers in Latin America that it would interfere in the affairs of Latin America if they felt any threat to the security or interests being at risk.
An example of such an intervention by the US in Latin America is Guatemala in 1954.
Therefore, option D is correct.
