Motivations for Imperialism
Middle East
Africa
China
Japan
100

Under old imperialism what were the motivations for conquest? 

What is Gold, God, and Glory

100

This leader took control of Egypt after defeating the French and helped create an Egyptian identity separate from Ottoman control

Muhammad Ali

100

This disease was more or less stopped by pre-colonial Africa, prevented European expansion, and is the largerst hurdel in modern Africa 

Malria

100

This drug was pushed into China by the British and led to massive addiction by Chinese citizens 

Opium

100

This period of Japanese history was characterized by the feudal system, Samuri warfare, and isolation

Edo/Tokugawa Period

200

The racist notion that there is a hierarchy of races based on the abilities of different ethnicites and cultures

Social Darwinism/Scientific Racism/White Man's Burden

200

By the 1920's this new natrual resource was sought after in the Middle East

Oil

200

This colony was ran as a private company for the King of Belgium Leopold II, know for the brutal treatment of workers in the rubber industry

Congo

200

This rebellion started by unrest within Qing dynasty China as well as the self proclaimed brother of Jesus, and resulted in the deaths of 20-30 million people

Taiping rebellion

200

This American Admrial used gun boat diplomacy to force Japan to open up to trade

Mathew Perry

300

Under this economic system do countries look overseas for new markets and new resources

Capitalism/Industiralization

300

This treaty would split up the former Ottoman Empire up into three zones of influence between France, Britain and Russia

Sykes-Pichot Agreement

300

This confrence between European nations decided the fate and borders of African colonies without the input of native Africans

Berlin Confrence

300

This policy carved up China into spheres of influence 

Open Door Policy

300

With the rise of industry and imperialism in Japan brought this force into East Asia, characterized by devotion to nation

Nationalism 

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