Causes
Industrialization encouraged imperialism because...
Britain's "crown jewel"
**why? (2 reasons)
India
Location and resources
What is a nation?
group of people that share a common bond
when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation
IMPERIALISM
What is the idea behind Social Darwinism?
racist ideology; belief that one race is superior than others
The purpose was to peacefully regulate the trade and colonization of Africa
Berlin Conference
Describe this form of nationalism: UNIFICATION
**example from this time period
unification: cultures from different states coming together to form one big country/state
Italy, Germany
Form of imperialism in which an area is occupied by settlers from that country
COLONY
The division/occupation of Africa also known as ___________ occurred due to European powers competing for resources
Scramble for Africa
The primary purpose of the Suez Canal was to...
reduce travel time to Asia; increase trade between Europe and Asia
What was the name of the Hotel in the movie we watched?
Form of imperialism where nations gain exclusive trading rights
Sphere of Influence
The United States was militarily motivated to take control of the Philippines because...
strategic position, helped their navy, had a presence in that part of the world
Extraterritorial Rights was a policy made after China lost the Opium War. How did this benefit Britain?
Gave them immunity from the laws of China
2 negatives and 2 positives of nationalism
negatives: extremism, genocide/ethnic cleansing, competition leading to warfare; forced assimilation
positives: competition led to advancements; colonies seeking independence; democracy spreading
Form of imperialism where local rulers stay in power but are advised by a foreign power
PROTECTORATE
Why/how does nationalism encourage imperialism?
creates a sense of superiority, so must go out and spread this influence throughout
Explain how the Rwandan Genocide relates to this age of imperialism
Belgium; ethnic id cards pitting the two ethnic groups against each other
What European nation created and contributed to the problems in Rwanda?
Belgium
What country became a sphere of influence?
*What was traded and why?
China
opium for tea (Britain did not have silver to trade)