Motives for Imperialism
This is the policy of extending a country’s power over other lands.
Imperialism
This term describes the rapid takeover of Africa by European nations.
Scramble for Africa
This country controlled India during imperialism.
Great Britain
This phrase described the idea that Europeans had a duty to civilize others.
White Man's Burden
This term describes the loss of a country’s independence.
This economic system increased the need for raw materials and new markets.
Industrialization
This meeting divided Africa among European powers in 1884–1885.
Berlin Conference
This war was fought over the illegal opium trade between Britain and China.
Opium War
This group spread Christianity and supported imperial expansion.
Missionaries
This economic pattern forced colonies to supply raw materials and buy finished goods.
Economic Dependence
This feeling of pride and competition between nations pushed countries to gain colonies.
Nationalism
This continent was divided without input from its native leaders.
Africa
This agreement forced China to open ports and give up territory after losing a war.
Treaty of Nanjing
This belief applied Darwin’s ideas to human societies.
Social Darwinism
This term describes a country that is controlled by another but appears independent.
Protectorate
This belief claimed stronger nations were naturally superior and should dominate others.
Social Darwinism
This medicine helped Europeans survive malaria in Africa.
Quinine
This period of rapid modernization helped Japan avoid colonization.
Meiji Restoration
This term describes spreading one culture’s beliefs and practices to another.
Cultural Diffusion
This term describes the spread of ideas, language, and culture from one society to another.
Cultural Diffusion
This type of motive focuses on gaining raw materials and new markets for goods.
Economic motives
This weapon gave Europeans a major advantage due to rapid-fire capability.
Maxim Gun
This term describes areas where foreign nations controlled trade but not the entire country.
Sphere of Influence
This justification claimed imperialism would improve education, religion, and way of life.
Civilizing Mission
This global conflict was partly caused by competition over colonies.
WWI