AP World Historymediummcq1 pt
Maxim guns and other new weapons contributed to imperialism by
A.giving European armies overwhelming firepower
B.equalizing colonial battles
C.ending all colonial wars
D.making conquest impossible
Explanation
Core Concept
Machine guns let small forces defeat much larger armies, enabling conquest.
Correct Answer
Agiving European armies overwhelming firepower
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