Define Nationalism
Extreme pride in one's country or the desire for people with a common language/culture to form an independent nation
In which country did the Industrial Revolution begin?
Great Britain
Define Imperialism
A policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other countries politically, socially, and economically
This "Iron Chancellor" was the primary architect of German unification.
Otto Von Bismarck
This invention by James Watt powered factories and early locomotives.
The steam machine
This 1884-1885 meeting saw European leaders divide Africa among themselves without any African leaders present
The Berlin Conference
These two European nations successfully unified in the late 19th century, shifting the balance of power.
Italy and Germany
Define "Urbanization" and why it happened during this era.
The movement of people from rural areas to cities in search of factory jobs
This social theory was used to justify imperialism by claiming certain races were "more fit" than others.
Social Darwinism
Explain the difference between "Unifying" and "Disingtegrating" nationalism.
Unifying brings similar people together, like Italy Disintegrating breaks multi-ethnic empires apart, like the Austro Hungarian or Ottoman Empires
What were two major negative social effects of early industrialization?
Child labor, poor working conditions, or overcrowded/unsanitary housing
What was the "White Man's Burden"?
The idea that Europeans had a moral duty to "civilize" non-Western people
Describe the "Blood and Iron" policy used to unify Germany.
the belief that trade and speeches won't solve problems, but rather military force and industrial might
Explain how the Industrial Revolution led to a need for New Imperialism
Factories needed a steady supply of raw materials and new markets to sell finished products
Contrast "Direct Rule" with "Indirect Rule."
Direct rule involves sending officials from the home country to govern indirect rule uses local leaders to carry out the colonial power's laws