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How did america differ in its goals during the era of imperialism?
America expanded its influence to other countries rather than extending its land, in doing so it solidified other countries dependency on it by WW1
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Brown mans burden
It was something written to prove that white people were just getting brown people for their gain and not for the brown man.
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What was the jewel of the british crown and why?
India was the jewel of the british crown since it was the most profitable of their colonies and it helped fuel the industrial revolution since the the materials from india were sent to england for their use.
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What was the scramble for africa?
The scramble for africa was when a large amount of european world powers were trying to get land from africa since it was rich in natural resources and had ancient technology.
Double points if you can name the 3 world powers at that time.
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What was the sphere of Influence?
An area in which an outside power claimed exclusive investment or trading privileges
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How did japan not end up becoming a colony due to imperialism?
They modernized themselves so as to not lose their culture like other places around the world who would lose their culture due to imperialism.
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Which motive was the most influential?
Any if you have solid argument.
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What was the meiji restoration? Bonus points to whoever can relate this picture to it.
The meiji restoration ended the tokugawa period and led to a modern japan.
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What were the reasons for imperialism?
Hint:5
Economic:
Make profits, Increase trade, Create new markets for manufactured goods, Acquire raw materials, Acquire cheap labor/slaves
Exploratory:
Explore “unknown” or uncharted territory, Conduct scientific research, Go on an adventure, Investigate “unknown” lands and cultures
Political:
Compete with other European countries, Amass more territory than its rivals, Gain prestige by suggesting other countries were inferior , Boost national pride, Increase security by establishing military bases
Ideological:
One race was superior to the other, It was the “duty” of Europeans to bring their culture to “less developed” regions, Only the strongest nations will thrive
Religious:
Spread Christianity/religion, Spread European values and moral beliefs through missionary activity
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What were the opium wars and how did they end?
The opium wars were fought between china and the British since the chinese were mad at the british for infecting the land. China lost both wars and was weakened as a result. Other world powers tried to get a piece of it after the wars. It ended due to the treaty of nanking which established the fact of trade between china and England. China also had to pay for the destroyed opium.
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What happened at the berlin conference?
A meeting from 1884-1885 at which representatives of European nations agreed on rules about the colonization of Africa. They disregarded cultural/ethnic/tribal lines were disregarded.
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How did the british fight against the chinese?
They went through the sea since the chinese had the great wall of china to defend themselves.
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What was direct rule?
The king ruling over everything. When an imperial power comes in and takes over the executive, the legislature, and the civil administration.
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Why did Britain want the Suez Canal or rather why did they not want others to have it as well?
They wanted it since it connected britain to india in a more efficient path for trade instead of having to go all the way around africa.
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What were the differences between china and japan during the era of imperialism?
China was kept isolated from others since they were self sufficient for most of their existence.
Japan knew that there was a change in technology throughout the world and knew that they were all trying to get land for resources and their own personal advancement.
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What is the meaning behind this picture?
It represents how china was isolated from the rest of the world and they didn't need anything from the west. If you closely examine the picture you could also see that they are smoking opium which will lead to serious repercussion's in the future. Another thing about this picture is the british are kneeling to the chinese, which they interpret as they are greater and they want our stuff as trade and not just money.
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What were some ways that people resisted imperialism? With examples
Military Resistance, Intellectual Resistance, Adaptation, Sabotage.Ex:
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How was japan able to protect themselves from becoming a colony(probably british)?
They took in western ideas to advance their own society so that they can protect themselves against other world powers.
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What is Imperialism?
Imperialism is a country expanding its power/influence through military strength/force or diplomacy
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Was King leopold the second a fair ruler in the congo or not? Explain.
I think no but if you have a solid argument it could be either.
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How did the british rule in india?
Hint:British Raj
While the british ruled india they had set up 2 ways of rule: The British East India Company - Helped establish trade between england and india, and the British Raj - which degraded the native indian people so that they would work long hours, with little to no pay as well as not letting them have any type of voice of their own.
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What is the history of the Suez Canal?
Name 4 parts of the history.
April 25, 1859 - Construction of Canal begins
Nov 17, 1869 - Canal officially opens
1876 - Canal underwent construction
1875 - Britain bought stocks and became majority owner of canal
1882-1936 - UK invaded egypt and controlled until they gained independence but the canal was still controlled by britain
1927 - egypt gained independence
1950 - Egypt gained control of the canal yet other countries fight over control of it.
1967-1975 - Closed due to war then opened up again
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White mans burden
The responsibility of the white man to civilize and educate the unwhite people. Ex: africans, indians, chinese.
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What happened in the war against ethiopia?
Ethiopia beat Italy since they had already gotten advanced weaponry due to trade, as well as using the land since they were able to use guerrilla warfare against the italians, and finally they also had the advantage in numbers since they had more than double the amount of italians.