5.Refer to the passage. “But what has been accomplished is nothing…

Question Answered step-by-step 5.Refer to the passage. “But what has been accomplished is nothing… 5.Refer to the passage.”But what has been accomplished is nothing to what will be. There is fabulous wealth in the country. I am making every effort to see that it is properly developed. I cannot conceive anything that will give a greater return than planting rubber trees there. Rubber sells for $2,000 a ton, and the Congo is the natural rubber region of the world. To care for the future supply of rubber is on the objects of the new so-called American Company formed to invest money in Congo realty.”This is not purely an American corporation; half of the shares are held by Belgian financiers. The new company has two objects—first, to prospect for and work mines, and, second to plant rubber forests on modern principles. I have no pecuniary interest in the company, but the Congo has, for, as in the case of all concessions given in the Congo, shares meets the expense of the Congo Government and the dividends it now receives are sufficient to pay the whole interest on the Congo national debt. To see this development of the Congo is my reward.”1. Which of the following best explains why countries like Belgium became involved in Africa during the 1800s, as mentioned in the passage?a.They wanted to farm and export the cash crops they grew.b. They sought to obtain raw goods to sustain manufacturing efforts.c. They wanted to create transportation networks on rivers in the continent.d. They sought to develop the continent to create equal trading partners. 2.Which of the following best describes the effect of European interventions in Africa in the 18th century?a. Africans were forced to migrate to the Western Hemisphere.b. Europeans migrated to Africa to establish institutions of higher learning.c. Workers migrated from Europe to Africa to seek jobs.d. Africans became sickened by diseases brought by European migrants. 3.What was an effect of the migration from Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries as a result of imperialist policies similar to those described in the passage?a. Native populations welcomed the chance to gain employment opportunities and took advantage of educational opportunities that came with arriving migrant groups.b. Migrant groups became minority communities in the countries they emigrated to and incurred the resentment of the majority populations.c. Native populations formed communities with migrants, creating a new mixed culture with both African and European characteristics.d. Migrant groups helped modernize the colonial infrastructure of the colonies, causing resentment among the native populations that paid for it. 15. Refer to the two passages.Source 1″The nature of the gasses carried by the German asphyxiating shells remain a mystery. Whatever gas it is, it spreads rapidly and remains close to the ground. It is believed not to be specially deadly—one that rather over powers its victims and puts them hors de combat without killing many. Its effect at Bixschoote may have been due to panic caused by the novelty of the device. Its composition and manner of discharge are probably no mystery to the scientific artillerymen of the Allies.”News report detailing Germany’s initial use of chemical weapons during a 1915 battle in YpresSource 2″Article 171: The use of asphyxiating, poisonous or other gases and all analogous liquids, materials or devices being prohibited, their manufacture and importation are strictly forbidden in Germany. The same applies to materials specially intended for the manufacture, storage and use of the said products or devices. The manufacture and the importation into Germany of armoured cars, tanks and all similar constructions suitable for use in war are also prohibited.”1.How did the information reported in Source 1 affect the policies outlined in Source 2? A. Germany’s decision to use chemical warfare led to a lack of postwar political alliances.B. Germany’s development of chemical weapons led to the loss of its political sovereignty.C. Germany’s choice to develop chemical-weapons technology resulted in demands for its military reduction and harsh weapons restrictions.D. Germany’s use of chemical warfare contributed to harsh postwar restrictions and negatively affected its relationships with other nations. 2. Which of the following best explains the results of using chemical weapons during World War I?A.The heavy casualties caused by chemical weapons led to postwar restrictions.B. The catastrophic destruction caused by chemical weapons led nations to stop production.C. The advantage that Germany had due to chemical weapons led the Allies to restrict their future use.D. The Allies’ ethical concerns regarding Germany’s use of chemical weapons led to these weapons being banned. 3. Which of the following statements best reflects the impact of technology on warfare in World War I?A. Advancements in technology allowed troops to fight battles from farther away.B. Advanced technology led to fewer military casualties.C. Governments used advancements in technology to enter into an arms race.D. Troops used advanced technology in violation of traditional tactics.              History World History HIS 101 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)