Which statement correctly compares similarities between Ethiopia and Siam's resistance to imperialism? (1 point)
A. • Both nations used military resistance to prevent imperial expansion.
B. • Both nations used diplomatic treaties to prevent imperial expansion.
C. • Both nations became protectorates after a period of resistance.
D. • Both nations used their Christian faith to gain favor with European nations.
B. • Both nations used diplomatic treaties to prevent imperial expansion.
The correct answer is A. Both nations used military resistance to prevent imperial expansion.
To determine the correct answer, we will need to compare the histories of Ethiopia and Siam (now known as Thailand) in relation to their resistance to imperialism.
Option A suggests that both nations used military resistance to prevent imperial expansion. To check the accuracy of this statement, we can examine historical events and records related to Ethiopia and Siam.
Ethiopia successfully resisted Italian imperialism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries under the leadership of Emperor Menelik II. The Battle of Adwa in 1896 resulted in the Ethiopian forces decisively defeating the Italian invaders, proving that Ethiopia effectively used military resistance to prevent imperial expansion.
On the other hand, Siam managed to avoid European colonization by skillfully playing European powers against each other through diplomacy. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Siam maintained its independence through a series of treaties and agreements with European powers, such as the Bowring Treaty of 1855 with Britain and the Franco-Siamese Treaty of 1907 with France. These diplomatic efforts helped Siam preserve its independence without resorting to significant military resistance.
Considering this information, option A, which states that both Ethiopia and Siam used military resistance to prevent imperial expansion, is not correct.
Option B, which suggests that both nations used diplomatic treaties to prevent imperial expansion, accurately represents Siam's resistance to imperialism but not Ethiopia's. Therefore, option B is not the correct answer.
Option C suggests that both nations became protectorates after a period of resistance. However, this statement is not true for either Ethiopia or Siam. Based on historical records, Ethiopia successfully resisted imperialism without becoming a protectorate, and Siam managed to retain its independence without being subjected to direct colonization or becoming a protectorate. Therefore, option C is not the correct answer.
Option D states that both nations used their Christian faith to gain favor with European nations. This statement is not accurate for either Ethiopia or Siam as their resistance efforts were primarily driven by their own strategic and diplomatic considerations rather than religious factors. Thus, option D is not the correct answer.
After considering the given options and comparing the historical records, we can conclude that none of the provided statements accurately compare the similarities between Ethiopia and Siam's resistance to imperialism.