European powers built empires in the 19th century because they wanted: to reduce the number of wars between European nations.
living space for their excess population.
to borrow cultural practices from other societies.
raw materials and markets for their industrial goods.

Which statement best summarizes the process of the abolition of slavery in the united states? o a slave owners agreed to limit and ultimately abolish slavery to prevent a slave rebellion similar to the haitian revolution o b. the united states did not abolish slavery until after many latin american countries did because it faced opposition from powerful slaveholders o c. the abolition movement in the united states used a series of legal challenges to successfully outlaw slavery. d. the abolition movement used nonviolent tactics to eventually convince the u.s. government to abolish slavery.

Which is not a characteristic of capitalism? 1. market economy 2. supply and demand 3. freedom of competition 4. classless society

Write 3 paragraphs on why the us should not have annexed the philippines