How did non-Western empires in the 19th century differ from the ideologies reflected in the sources?
O China remained relatively undeveloped, while the
colonies of Spain and Great Britain underwent rapid
economic and technological innovation.
O China sought to maintain cultural purity, while Spain
and Great Britain sought to incorporate new cultures
into their national identity.
O Japan sought to isolate itself, while the expansion of
Spain and Great Britain drove a growing sense of
global interconnection.
O Japan adopted elements of Western culture to
compete globally, while Spain and Great Britain
forced colonies to assimilate to their cultures.