Imperialism
This U.S. foreign policy warned Europe from imperializing in the western hemisphere.
Monroe Doctrine
This event was a reaction to the Opium Wars and British imperialism in China. Those who represented Western culture were targeted.
Boxer Rebellion
During this war, Britain took South Africa from the Dutch.
Boer War
In 1803, this French leader sold the Louisiana Purchase to this U.S. president.
Napoleon Bonaparte -> Thomas Jefferson
True or False - the 19th century was the greatest period of missionary activity since the first three centuries of Christianity.
True
How did Russia approach imperialism differently from other nations?
Sought only to expand its own borders, not pursue overseas territory
What did the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 in India result in?
Britain taking full control of India
How were African slaves treated during their journey to the Americas?
Poorly; roughly 1/4 died aboard ships
Name four territories that the United States took control of to expand foreign trade in the 19th century.
Puerto Rico, Cuba, the Philippines, Hawaii
DAILY DOUBLE
Which U.S. president set a precedent for isolationism and neutrality?
George Washington
During this war, the first major conflict after the Napoleonic Wars, European nations fought against Russia to keep a balance of power.
Crimean War
During what period of Japanese history did the country open to Western influence?
Meiji Period
Who is known as the "empire builder" who wanted Britain to gain control of Africa from "Cairo to the Cape?"
Cecil Rhodes
The Quebec Act allowed which group of people to keep their language and customs under British rule?
Why was industrialization a major cause for imperialism? What did nations seek in new territories?
Nations searched for new markets and raw materials to fuel their industries
The height of imperialism began in 1870 and ended in what year?
1914 (start of WWI)
U.S. naval commander Matthew Perry opened trade with what long-isolated nation?
Japan
While Africa was still known as the "Dark Continent," this missionary journeyed there to spread the gospel. His journey opened the interior to imperialism.
David Livingstone
James Cook
DAILY DOUBLE
The Crimean War inspired the creation of what international aid organization?
The Red Cross
Name two of the three main reasons for imperialism.
1) industrialization
2) nationalism
3) "humanitarianism"
Under the Treaty of Kanagawa, Japan signed its first ever treaty with a Western nation. Which nation?
United States
Of all European nations to prevent Rhodes' plan of uninterrupted British territory in Africa, this nation created the greatest obstacle.
Germany
What is the name of the native people of New Zealand?
Maoris
Why is it significant that Japan adopted imperialism and Western influence?
Led Japan to increase their military power and seek new territory, which later led to World War II.