Vocab
When the population shifts from rural to urban areas. This is called what?
Urbanization
In pre-industrial times, most people lived___________. The Industrial Revolution caused people to move ______________.
in rural villages; into cities
What was Social Darwinism an argument for during imperialism?
Westerners thought they had a duty to bring civilization to inferior races
What happened at the Berlin Conference, allowing Europeans to dominate in Africa?
European leaders met to decide how to divide Africa.
England is where _____ started?
industrial revolution
Areas are densely populated areas with many buildings and businesses. This is called what??
Urban
The movement of people into cities is called?
Urbanization
What steps did the Meiji emperor take to modernize Japan?
Adopted a constitution and a parliamentary system
By 1914, what percentage of Africa was controlled by Europe?
90%
Describe the Factory Act...
A series of laws passed by the British Parliament to improve working conditions in factories.
A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
Imperialism
Who invented the Steam engine?
James Watt
Name 3 countries involved during "scramble for Africa"
Portugal, UK, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, France, Germany
Which country was named "Jewel in the crown"?
India
Describe Sphere of influence...
The claim by a state to exclusive or predominant control over a foreign area or territory
Poem that says, It is the moral duty of the west to civilize the rest of the world
White mans Burden
What could European nations find when colonizing Africa?
Raw materials
Entrepreneurs
Capital Goods
Stock Markets
Raw Materials
Which Country was an imperial power during this time Frame?
A) South Africa
B) United Kingdom
C) India
D) China
B)
Describe the Sepoy Rebellion...
A violent uprising against British rule in India
An economic policy that is designed to maximize the exports and minimize the imports of an economy
Mercantilism
What were 2 ways in which employees protested the working conditions during the industrial revolution?
Strike, Boycott
How is mercantilism different from imperialism?
Mercantilism is a display of economic dominance while Imperialism is political and economic
Mercantilism is a display of political dominance while Imperialism is political and economic
Mercantilism is a display of cultural dominance while Imperialism is political and economic
Mercantilism is a display of territorial dominance while Imperialism is political and economic
Describe the Boxer Rebellion..
The Boxers, as they were known, fought against foreigners, Chinese Christians, and the Qing government.