Author Question: European governments were often reluctant to colonize because: a. They feared rebellion by the ... (Read 165 times)

vinney12 · **on:** Jul 10, 2018

European governments were often reluctant to colonize because:

a. They feared rebellion by the natives.
b. They believed in the Rights of Man and were morally opposed to controlling other peoples.
c. It meant building infrastructure and that was expensive.
d. They could rarely find people who wished to serve as officials in the colonies.
e. They feared that it would lead to interracial marriage and they were opposed to this.

Question 2

The authors of this book argue that the critical factor that enabled Europeans to colonize successfully in the 19th century was:

a. Disease.
b. Mass production of weapons.
c. The solid support of their citizenry.
d. Democratic government.
e. An ideology that stressed bringing civilization to the savages.