How did most of the Pacific islands win independence from colonizers?
A.
Before World War II, European powers agreed to give up control of the islands.
B.
During World War II, Japan seized the colonies and granted them independence.
C.
After World War II, nationalists led violent revolutions to win independence.
D.
After World War II, islanders gained independence peacefully.
D. After World War II, islanders gained independence peacefully.
In which scenario is the experimental probability equal to the theoretical probability?(1 point)
Responses
A coin is flipped six times and the head appears four times.
A coin is flipped six times and the head appears four times.
A coin is flipped six times and the head appears five times.
A coin is flipped six times and the head appears five times.
A coin is flipped six times and the head appears each time.
A coin is flipped six times and the head appears each time.
A coin is flipped six times and the head appears three times.
A coin is flipped six times and the head appears three times.
A coin is flipped six times and the head appears each time.
As part of a promotion, people who participate in a survey are sent a free coupon for one of three winter activities: skiing, snow tubing, or sleigh rides. Participants have an equal chance of receiving each type of coupon. If 900 people participate, how many would be expected to receive a coupon for sleigh rides?(1 point)
Responses
450
450
300
300
600
600
2/3
300
Which set of events is dependent?(1 point)
Responses
choosing a ball from a bag and then choosing another ball without replacing the first
choosing a ball from a bag and then choosing another ball without replacing the first
choosing a marble from a box, replacing it, then choosing another marble
choosing a marble from a box, replacing it, then choosing another marble
the event of getting two heads when flipping two fair coins
, the event of getting two heads when flipping two fair coins
rolling a number cube and flipping a coin
Choosing a ball from a bag and then choosing another ball without replacing the first.
A basket of fruits contains 5 bananas, 8 mangoes, and 7 apples. Two fruits are randomly selected without replacement. Calculate the probability of selecting an apple and a banana.(1 point)
Responses
7/80
, Start Fraction 7 over 80 End Fraction
3/5
, Start Fraction 3 over 5 End Fraction
7/76
Start Fraction 7 over 76 End Fraction
21/190
Start Fraction 35 over 190 End Fraction
To determine the correct answer to this question, we can analyze the options and eliminate any ones that are incorrect or unlikely. Let's go through each option:
A. Before World War II, European powers agreed to give up control of the islands.
This option is unlikely as European powers were generally reluctant to give up their colonies before the war.
B. During World War II, Japan seized the colonies and granted them independence.
While it is true that Japan occupied some Pacific islands during World War II, they did not grant them independence. Japan's occupation was not aimed at promoting self-governance or independence but rather for their own military and strategic interests.
C. After World War II, nationalists led violent revolutions to win independence.
This option is possible as some Pacific islands did indeed experience violent struggles for independence led by nationalist movements. These movements sought to end colonial rule and establish self-governance.
D. After World War II, islanders gained independence peacefully.
This option is also possible as some Pacific islands did gain independence peacefully after World War II. Through negotiation, international pressure, or the decolonization process, some island territories were able to achieve independence without resorting to armed conflict.
Therefore, the most accurate answer would be:
D. After World War II, islanders gained independence peacefully.
It's important to note that while this option is often true for many Pacific islands, each island has its own unique history and path to independence, so it's always a good idea to further study specific cases for a more detailed understanding.