Imperialism 1
What is imperialism?
A policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other countries politically, economically, or socially
Indian soldier fighting for the British East India Trade Company.
Sepoy
What was so important about Africa that many of the industrialized countries wanted to colonize it?
Access to raw materials
Why could the Indians not unite against the British in the Sepoy Mutiny?
They were divided over language and customs.
Which continent was David Livingstone known for mapping?
Africa
List two things that led to "New Imperialism."
- A need for natural resources because of industrialization.
- New markets for the many products being created during the industrial revolution.
What led to the Boxer rebellion?
Westerners imposing their culture on China through imperialism.
How much do you have to pay Mr. Ferguson for an A in his class?
1 million dollars
(not doll hairs)
Who fought in the Opium War?
Britain and China
Name THREE positive impacts of British imperialism in India
Railroads enabled India to develop a modern economy and brought unity to the regions
modern road networks, communication systems, dams, bridges, irrigation canals help India to modernize
sanitation and public health improved
schools and colleges were founded
literacy increased
end to bandits and local warfare
Which event led to a heavy western influence in China?
The Opium Wars
Why was the Monroe doctrine ratified?
To prevent Europe from colonizing the US.
What was the importance of the Suez Canal?
Connected the Red Sea to the Mediterranean; reduced travel time, promoted trade
The disrespect of Indian culture and religious practices led to this mutiny.
(the Indians had to travel and were required to ingest animal fat)
Sepoy Mutiny
What was the Open Door Policy?
A policy proposed by the US in 1899 under which all nations would have equal opportunities to trade in China
What was the purpose of the Berlin Conference?
To divide Africa up amongst European nations.
List two ways imperialism impacted Asia.
- Forced cultural change
- Exploited them economically
- Forced the sale of Opium
Which Rebellion returned a sense of national pride amongst the Chinese? Even though it was easily defeated due to lack of weapons.
Boxer Rebellion
Name TWO things the British did to the Indian economy:
Prevented the Indian economy from operating on its own
British policies called for India to produce raw materials for British manufacturing
British policies called for India to buy British goods
Indian competition with British goods was prohibited
Name TWO of Japan’s responses to Western influence
Considered modernization to be necessary
initially resisted change but borrowed and adapted Western ways
strengthened its economic and military power
became an empire builder and imperialist power itself
The Opium Wars led to this treaty.
The Treaty of Nanking
Which period in Japan's history led to rapid industrialization?
Meiji Restoration.
Why did the Sepoy mutiny mark a turning point in Indian history?
The British government took direct control of India after this
Name THREE negative impacts of British imperialism in India
British held much of the economic and political power
British restricted Indian-owned industries
Emphasis on cash crops led to loss of self-sufficiency for many villagers
Reduced food production, causing famines
Threats to Indian traditional life
Which rebellion led to the overthrow of the Qing Dynasty?
Taiping Rebellion.