Imperialism Basics
The policy of extending a country's power through diplomacy or military force
What is Imperialism?
Why did economic competition and nationalism drive imperialism?
Countries competetd with each other to conquer lands and use their resources for the glory of their home country.
Who was Menelik II, and why is he significant in African history?
An African resistance leader
What are the positives of Imperialism for Africans?
Reducing local warfare, humanitarian efforts, improved infrastructure, longer lifespan, and improved literacy rates.
Main causes of imperialism during the period 1850-1914
What are Nationalism or economic competition?
What is Social Darwinism, and how did it relate to imperialism?
The idea that only the economically fit should survive
Why was the Ethiopian resistance under Menelik II successful against imperialism?
Effective military strategy and modern weapons, along with pitting Imperial countries against each other.
What are the negatives of Imperialism for Africans?
Loss of local control, loss of independence, introduction of invasive diseases, loss of traditional culture, division of the African continent, loss of lives in resistance efforts.
How racism motivated imperialism.
What is justifying the domination of one race over another?
Define paternalism in the context of imperialism.
A policy of treating subject peoples as if they were children
Who were the Boers, and where did they settle?
South Africa
Why is the Suez Canal important in imperialistic history?
It connected the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, facilitating trade and imperial control
The Zulu chief known for resisting British colonization
Who is Shaka?
What does assimilation mean in the context of imperialism?
The process of blending different cultures into one
Who was Queen Liliuokalani, and why is she significant?
A leader of the Hawaiian Kingdom, facing American imperialistic annexation
What was the Sepoy Mutiny, and why is it significant?
A rebellion against British rule in India, symbolizing resistance against imperialism
The purpose of the Berlin Conference (1884-1885)?
What is dividing up Africa peacefully?
Why were most African resistance movements against imperialism unsuccessful?
Overwhelming military power of European nations
What role did Emilio Aguinaldo play in imperialistic history?
A leader of the Philippine independence movement against Spanish and American imperialism
What was the significance of the Crimean War in the context of imperialism?
It challenged the dominance of the Ottoman Empire and Russia