In what respect were Ethiopia's and Siam's (Thailand) encounters with European imperialism in the long nineteenth century similar?
a. Both avoided the colonization to which their neighbors succumbed
b. Both negotiated an agreement with the United States to guarantee their independence
c. Both became settler colonies
d. Both became "neo-European" societies
Answer: a. Both avoided the colonization to which their neighbors succumbed
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