How were american and european forms of economic imperialism in 19th- century asia similar? a. both used threats of military force to open asian markets for trade. b. both promoted rebellions to weaken anti-western governments in asia. c. both attempted to stop meiji-era japan from industrializing its economy. d. both took part in the division of china into multiple spheres of influence.

Will mark ! how was the appointment of two consuls during the roman republic an example of a democratic principle?one consul represented patricians and one represented plebeians, so that all citizens had representation. each consul had control over the same number of military legions, which prevented either one from a forceful takeover. consuls had to agree on all decisions, which prevented any one person from gaining too much power. consuls had to make decisions based on majority rule in the senate.