Why did european countries actively colonize much of the world between the 17th and 19th centuries? a. by colonizing much of the world, europeans hoped to stimulate global economic growth for the poorest regions. b. by gaining control over as much land as possible, europeans hoped to establish their cultural and moral superiority. c. europeans thought that a successful global economy depended on the establishment of global free trade. d. europeans hoped it would create new markets that would supply them with raw materials and provide customers for finished goods.

east-west schism. the greatest effect of the east-west schism was the creation of two separate churches that had previously been unified under one church, the eastern orthodox church and the roman catholic church.

the hollywood film industry of 1950 was threatened on several different fronts. television broadcasting was rapidly becoming the dominant entertainment medium in the united states. the paramount anti-trust consent decree requiring separate ownership for production companies and theater chains had gone into effect on 1 january 1950. large numbers of young men and women were marrying, having children, and moving to the suburbs, which affected the viability of downtown first-run movie theaters. foreign revenues were endangered by protectionist tactics including quota systems, high taxes, and blocked funds. finally, the morality and patriotism of hollywood films and filmmakers were under attack from government, religious, and citizens' groups.

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