Imperialism
What is the definition of imperialism?
Expansion of influence and colonization by an empire into other territories, colonized nation typically dominated by empire
Was Africa a united group at the time of imperialism?
No, there were many different civilizations, kingdoms, and empires across the African continent
What kind of protest did Gandhi practice and encourage?
Nonviolent resistance
What religious goal did many imperialist missionaries have for native people?
Convert them to Christianity
Who were the Boers?
Dutch settlers living in Africa, often fought with native Zulus (who were absolute lads and beat the British)
What were the drawbacks of British rule for India?
Loss of control over resources, loss of life, loss of rights
What is the difference between direct and indirect rule?
Direct: ruling country is personally involved in colony's affairs
Indirect: members of the colony are selected by the ruling country to represent them
What inventions made it easier to colonize Africa after the industrial revolution?
Modern medicine, new weapons, railways/steamboats
What benefits did Britain bring to India?
Hospitals, railways, telegraphs and a postal service
What is Social Darwinism?
The belief that some races are "more fit" to survive, and that "inferior" races would eventually die out
Name 3 negative impacts of Imperialism on the African people.
Loss of life, loss of resources, loss of control over their own land, being forced to live with warring groups
What form of rule was enforced on India by the British?
Indirect rule (local leaders allowed to keep their power)
Why did European nations begin to colonize other territories? Name three motives.
Political, economic, social, religious
What was the Berlin Conference and what important group was not represented in it?
A conference between exclusively European nations to divide African territories among themselves, African kingdoms and empires had no say in the matter
Why was indirect rule convenient for Britain? Name 2 reasons.
Less expensive, appear benevolent to the rest of the world, can blame the colony for problems