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  • THEMATIC FOCUS

    Economics Systems ECN
    As societies develop, they affect and are affected by the ways that they produce, exchange, and consume goods and services.

    LEARNING OBJECTIVE

    Unit 6: Learning Objective E
    Explain how various economic factors contributed to the development of the global economy from 1750 to 1900.

    HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS

    KC-5.2.I.E
    Industrialized states and businesses within those states practiced economic imperialism primarily in Asia and Latin America.

    KC-5.1.II.C
    Trade in some commodities was organized in a way that gave merchants and companies based in Europe and the U.S. a distinct economic advantage.

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    • Topic 6.5 SAQ Practice Assignment
      Opened: Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 3:52 PM
      SAQ 1 (Stimulus-Based)

      Stimulus: Treaty of Nanjing

      • A. Identify ONE provision that benefits Britain.
      • B. Explain ONE way the treaty reflects unequal power.
      • C. Explain ONE consequence for China’s economy.
      SAQ 2 (Stimulus-Based)

      Stimulus: Hobson excerpt

      • A. Identify ONE cause of imperialism according to Hobson.
      • B. Explain ONE way economic interests influenced state policy.
      • C. Explain ONE effect on less industrialized regions.
      SAQ 3 (Causation/CCOT)
      • A. Identify ONE change in global economic systems during this period.
      • B. Identify ONE continuity in economic relationships.
      • C. Explain ONE cause of economic imperialism.
    • Topic 6.5 MCQs Quiz
      Opened: Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 3:55 PM

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