Question at position 7 Which of the following best characterizes Western imperialist expansion in the late nineteenth century? 4WH65An unprecedented amount of territory colonized in a short period of timeThe establishment of political institutions to resolve ethnic and religious conflicts within coloniesWestern investment to create self-sufficient economies in the new coloniesThe decline of British and United States influence in international affairsWestern fears of the spread of Japanese influence

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Question at position 7 Which of the following best characterizes Western imperialist expansion in the late nineteenth century? 4WH65An unprecedented amount of territory colonized in a short period of timeThe establishment of political institutions to resolve ethnic and religious conflicts within coloniesWestern investment to create self-sufficient economies in the new coloniesThe decline of British and United States influence in international affairsWestern fears of the spread of Japanese influence

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The question asks which description best characterizes Western imperialist expansion in the late nineteenth century. 
Option 1: 'An unprecedented amount of territory colonized in a short period of time' aligns with the historical pattern of rapid territorial acquisition during the Scramble for Africa and Asian footholds, reflecting a peak in imperial expansion and nationalist competition. 
Option 2: 'The establishment of political institutions to resolve ethnic and religious conflicts within colonies' overstates a peaceful, administrative approach; imperial empires more often imposed governance structures, sometimes exacerbating or overlooking local ethnic and religious tensions rather than systematically resolving them through inclusive institutions. 
Option 3: 'Western investment to create self-sufficient economies in the new colonies' presents a misleading picture; while investment and extractive activities occurred, the motive of imperialism was primarily to access resources and markets rather than to build self-sustaining economies for the colonies themselves, which often remained dependent on the metropole. 
Option 4: 'The decline of British and United States influence in international affairs' contradicts the historical trend of expanding influence; the late nineteenth century saw rising imperial reach from Britain, France, and other powers, not a decline in their international stature. 
Option 5: 'Western fears of the spread of Japanese influence' reflects specific geopolitical anxieties of later periods (e.g., early 20th century rivalry with Japan) rather than a defining feature of Western imperial expansion in the late nineteenth century, which was driven more by colonization and competition for land and resources than by concerns about Japan. 
Overall, the strongest characterization is the rapid and large-scale acquisition of territories over a relatively short span, which captures the essence of imperial expansion during that era.

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