Which statement about nineteenth-century Western expansion in Southeast Asia is FALSE?
A. The British established their control over Burma.
B. Burma retained its independence.
C. The French forcibly created their Indochinese Union.
D. Thailand remained independent, as a result of mutual British and French interests.
E. The Philippines became an American spoil of war with Spain, in spite of efforts by local insurgents to change that outcome.
Answer: B
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A) especially benefited the middle classes. B) led to much increased disparity between the richest and poorest classes in society. C) eventually led to an overall increase in purchasing power for the working classes. D) created higher per capita incomes. E) All of these are correct.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)