6.7) during the era of imperialism, which european country controlled territories in africa, india and southeast asia?
6.8) which asian countrys modernization led to its rapid rise as a world power?
6.9) list four raw materials that were exported from africa by european imperialists.
6.10) what was the leading cause of the boxer rebellion?
6.11) from which country did the u.s. purchase the territory of louisiana?
6.12) what was the leading economic cause for the new imperialization during the nineteenth century?

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### 6.7
# Brief Explanations:
During imperialism, Britain had colonial holdings in Africa (e.g., Nigeria, Kenya), India (as the British Raj), and Southeast Asia (e.g., Malaya, Singapore).
# Answer:
Great Britain (or the United Kingdom)

### 6.8
# Brief Explanations:
Japan underwent the Meiji Restoration, modernizing its economy, military, and society. This led to its rise, including victories in the Russo - Japanese War and expansion in Asia.
# Answer:
Japan

### 6.9
# Brief Explanations:
European imperialists exploited Africa's natural resources. Common raw materials exported included rubber (used in industrial production), ivory (for luxury goods), palm oil (for soap, lubricants), and gold (for currency, jewelry). Other examples like diamonds, timber, or cotton could also be valid, but these four are typical.
# Answer:
Rubber, Ivory, Palm Oil, Gold (Other valid answers: Diamonds, Timber, Cotton, etc.)

### 6.10
# Brief Explanations:
The Boxer Rebellion was a response to foreign (Western and Japanese) imperialism in China. Foreign powers had spheres of influence, controlled trade, and undermined Chinese sovereignty. The Boxers (a secret society) aimed to expel foreigners and end foreign domination, with anti - foreign sentiment and opposition to foreign economic and political control being the leading cause.
# Answer:
Anti - foreign sentiment and opposition to foreign (Western and Japanese) imperialism, economic exploitation, and political control in China.

### 6.11
# Brief Explanations:
The Louisiana Purchase in 1803 was a transaction where the United States bought a large territory from France. Napoleon Bonaparte, needing funds for wars in Europe, sold the Louisiana Territory to the U.S.
# Answer:
France

### 6.12
# Brief Explanations:
In the 19th century, industrialized European nations needed new markets for their manufactured goods and new sources of raw materials (like rubber, minerals, agricultural products) to fuel their industries. The search for markets and raw materials to support industrial growth was the leading economic cause of new imperialism.
# Answer:
The need for new markets for manufactured goods and new sources of raw materials to support industrial growth.

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