Africa
A time period where European powers rapidly divided Africa
Scramble for Africa
What foreign policy stated that North & South America was under US influence & for Europe to stay out.
The Monroe Doctrine
What country in Asia becomes quickly Industrialized & very powerful in the 20th Century.
Japan
The Atlantic Slave Trade. The Triangular Trade
In what part of Africa did the Slave Trade occur?
West Africa
The idea that it is White people's duty to rule over and govern other races.
The White Man's Burden
When________________ conquered Spain it allowed for Latin American countries to govern themselves.
Napoleon
The War between China & Britain is known as_________________?
The Opium Wars
The Middle Passage
What country ruled over India?
Britain
The belief that certain nations, & races are more fit than others. "Fit" nations came to rule over "less fit" nations.
Social Darwinism
Who is known as the Liberator of Latin America
Simon Bolivar
Who is involved in the Russo-Japanese War?
Japan & Russia
What was the 1st major cash crop in North America?
Tobacco
What battleship exploded in the Havanna harbor?
USS Maine
Ethiopia & ____________ what other African country continued to remain independent after the "scramble" for Africa
Liberia
Who was a Priest & Revolutionary leader of Mexico
Miguel Hidalgo
The Sino-Japanese War is fought over control of what territory?
Korea
What country was the 1st to establish the African Slave Trade?
Portugal
The US & Spain go to war over what territory?
Cuba
In 1884 European Countries met at what conference to divide the continent of Africa
Berlin Conference 1884
What was the 1st Latin American Colony to achieve Independence?
What famous rebellion in China was motivated to push foreigners out of China?
The Boxer Rebellion
Who brought Slaves to America?
Dutch Pirates
What term means a country or area in which another country has the power to affect developments although it has no formal authority.
Sphere of Influence