Why was the Berlin conference both an important event and an important symbol of European colonialism in Sub-Saharan Africa?
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The Berlin Conference brought together European countries to divide the continent of Africa for the purpose of
colonization. The boundaries did not respect the existing cultural and ethnic patterns, nor the presence of many kingdoms there. Even after Europeans left, the boundaries remain, and contribute to the ongoing political conflicts.
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A. Slow-moving streams carry only dissolved sediments. B. As a stream slows, it deposits its smaller sediments first. C. Fast-moving streams carry only large sediments. D. As a stream slows, it deposits its larger sediments first.
Volcanoes that have a time between eruptions of 1,000 years or greater always have a Volcanic
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What factor made Victoria and Vancouver different than other cities in British Columbia and led them to become the two largest cities in the province?
A) Victoria and Vancouver were the two largest forts in B.C. and so drew a large population early. B) Most other cities in B.C. can only be reached by air or water travel. C) Victoria and Vancouver were two major trading ports and the commerce with Asia and Russia drew settlers. D) Both A and C
What type of galaxy has a mix of young and old stars, an abundant amount of gas and dust, ongoing star formation, and a definitive shapes?
A. irregular galaxies B. elliptical galaxies C. spiral galaxies D. All types of galaxies share these features.