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(C) African nations inherited borders drawn
by imperial powers for their own purposes
(D) tribal leaders are usually reluctant to ally
themselves with the national government
(E) most tribes are nomadic and frequently
ignore national boundaries
18. In 1947, British India was partitioned because
(A) a part of India wished to remain under
British rule
(B) the Soviet Union was fearful of a united
and independent India
(C) only a small portion of British India was
highly industrialized
(D) the Moslem minority was fearful of the
power of a Hindu majority
(E) socialist elements refused to recognize
the authority of a central government
19. Which of the following statements about the
constitution established by Japan during the
Meiji restoration is NOT correct?
(A) It was established in response to a popu-
lar uprising against the Emperor’s power.
(B) It was modeled on the constitutions of
western nations.
(C) It was part of the Emperor’s plan to mod-
ernize Japanese society.
(D) It provides for executive, legislative, and
judicial branches of government.
(E) It continues the principle of imperial gov-
ernment developed over 2,500 years.
20. The main effect of the French Revolution
(1789) on Great Britain was to
(A) inspire an unsuccessful revolution
(B) generate support for radical reforms
(C) create a backlash against change
(D) prompt the King to dissolve Parliament
(E) encourage reform of the Anglican church
21. The Open Door Note of 1899, sent by the United
States to England, France, Germany, Russia, and
Japan, asked those world powers to
(A) send troops to help the United States put
down the Boxer Rebellion