Southeast Asia
U.S. practiced imperialism in Southeast Asia by annexing which territory?
Philippines
This country beat back Italy and was one of the two that reamined free from imperial control in all of Africa.
Ethiopia
What was the name of the revolt of hired Indian soldiers for the British East India Company?
Sepoy Revolt, Sepoy Mutiny, First War for Independence, or Great Rebellion
What is the goals, values & strategies that guide how a nation acts towards other nations?
Foreign Policy
The practice of gaining political and economic control of an area through forced territorial expansion in the quest for increased power and profit is known as?
Imperialism
What were western powers were afraid of giving to their colonial subjects?
political rights and developing their own industries.
What were 4 of the 8 countries that took over all of Africa?
G.B.. France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Holland, and Portugal
What was the name of the British governmental position used to directly rule India? (Hint: the same position is given to Nute Gunray in Star Wars)
Viceroy
What were 3 strategies of U.S. foreign policy?
Military - invade/defend/occupy/threaten
Diplomacy - persuade/negotiate
Financial/Trade - give/withhold
Two answers for the points. When a colonial government takes control of an area and replaces the local authorities with officials from the colonial country AND when a colonial government takes control of an area but leaves the local authorities in place, to govern through them.
Direct Rule and Indirect Rule
This country was the only remaining free state in Southeast Asia. (Either name is acceptable)
Thailand or Siam
What country AND ruler terrorized the Congolese people by threatening them and their families if they didn't fulfill their rubber quotas?
King Leopold II of Belgium
What was 1 positive effect on British imperialism over India and 1 negative effect?
Positive: Expansion of railway system
Negative: Famine, Millions of deaths, massive decrease in Indian economy, and racist treatment
What was the name of Teddy Roosevelt's cavalry regiment?
Rough Riders
The economic practice of strengthening a country's power over other countries by use of its finances and strategic financial decisions.
Dollar Diplomacy
What war did the United States win that eventually led to them become an imperialized power?
Spanish-American War
Berlin Conference
No African delegates
What 3 things did Britain do to gain control over India?
Signed treaties that allowed them trade access into India
Britain's usage of advanced military technology
Utilized more advanced and efficient forms of communication and transportation for military purposes
What were the 2 ways the U.S. practiced imperialism or dollar diplomacy?
U.S. took control of debt collection
Invested money into Latin America as well as giving out loans
Describe the 3 main motives for NEW Imperialism.
Economic - more/new markets, raw materials
Political - Advantage over rivals, prestige/reputation
Ideological - Racism, Social Darwinism, White Man's Burden
How did the successful resistance in Southeast Asia fight against western powers?
Utilized western education, spoke western languages, and worked jobs within the colonial regime.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: What was the purpose of Liberia?
It was created by the U.S. to send formerly enslaved peoples.
What were 3 causes of British imperialism in India?
Take control of resources/Indian industry (i.e. financial gain), open markets, expansion of empire/reputation or prestige, use of population for labor, or trade
What were 2 ways that Latin America was still underdeveloped regardless of the U.S. boosting some exports and industrialization?
Elites dominated Latin America; former slaves were the bottom of society
Native people still lived in poverty
Describe Old and New Imperialism.
Old: Trading posts on coasts of Africa. Looking for a slave force.
New: Total control of territory; politically & economically, wanted to exploit natural resources.