Vocabulary
The United States obtained Puerto Rico by signing a _____ at the end of the Spanish-American War.
Treaty
Obtaining independence from British rule for India was one important goal ____________ worked to achieve.
Mohandas Gandhi
The Boer War was partially caused by the
discovery of gold and diamonds in Boer territories.
What were the consequences of the Revolution of 1911?
Two thousand years of imperialism in China was over.
The United States was able to gain control of the Panama Canal by
supporting a rebellion against Colombia.
The ______ reduced the United States’ involvement in Haiti and Cuba.
Good Neighbor Policy
External pressure from Western imperial powers led to the fall of China’s _____.
Qing Dynasty
Imperialism led to the rise of African nationalism because Europeans:
often showed contempt for Africans.
were generally paid more than Africans for the same types of jobs.
often refused to allow Africans to take part in their own governments.
What were effects of the Great Rebellion?
Powers of the East India Company were transferred to the British government.
The people of South Asia were more inspired to take up the cause of independence.
What were effects of the Mexican Revolution?
The country had a new constitution.
There were limits on foreign investors.
Workers had the right to form unions.
The _____ (1839–1842) led to a significant expansion of Western influence in China.
Opium Wars
What circumstances allowed European nations to create spheres of influence?
It allowed foreign powers to exert economic and political control without the cost of direct annexation.
What does this excerpt show about European views on imperialism?
“It is sufficient to reiterate here, that as long as our policy is one of free trade, we are compelled to seek new markets; for old ones are being closed to us by hostile tariffs, and our great dependencies, which formerly were the consumers of our goods, are now becoming our commercial rivals. It is inherent in a great colonial and commercial empire like ours that we go forward or go backward. To allow other nations to develop new fields, and to refuse to do so ourselves, is to go backward;. . .” —Frederick D. Lugard,
That Europeans felt themselves entitled to create colonies because to fail to do so would be to set themselves back.
The economic consequence of British rule in India was that
peasants had to pay high taxes, which forced them to sell their lands.
British manufactured goods destroyed local industries.
only a small number of people benefited while millions experienced hardships.
What does this excerpt show about some Americans’ ideas about imperialism?
“Mr. President, the times call for candor. The Philippines are ours forever.... And just beyond the Philippines are China’s illimitable markets. We will not retreat from either.... We will not abandon our opportunity in [Asia]. We will not renounce our part in the mission of our race, trustee, under God, of the civilization of the world.” —Senator Albert Beveridge,
Americans supported imperialism because of the benefits it brought to the US and because they felt due to race and culture that they were more superior.
What does this excerpt reveal about the Open Door policy?
“. . .Will in no way interfere with any treaty port or any vested interest within any so-called ‘sphere of interest’ or leased territory it may have in China.” —Secretary of State John Hay
It was designed to limit conflict
What can be concluded from this excerpt about the impact of imperialism on indigenous peoples?
“Wherever, in Asia, in Australasia and in America, the invading white man has disputed with the aboriginal coloured man the actual occupation and exploitation of the soil, the latter has either virtually disappeared, as in Northern America, the West Indies, and Western Australia; or is rapidly dying out; or is being assimilated and absorbed.”—E. D. Morel,
It wipes them out either by killing them or taking away their culture.
What actions did European and North American countries take in order to colonize locations around the world?
exploration, claiming territories, establishing settlements, exploiting resources, imposing their culture and systems, and often engaging in forced labor of indigenous populations.
The Tai Ping Rebellion occurred because the Chinese government failed to
deal with internal economic problems.
According to this quote, Pancho Villa wanted to establish a country that
“We will put the army to work. In all parts of the Republic we will establish military colonies composed of the veterans of the Revolution. The State will give them grants of agricultural lands and establish big industrial enterprises to give them work. . . .” —Pancho Villa,
Redistribute land to workers
What were the consequences of the Boxer Rebellion?
Foreign nations sent militaries to restore order in China.
This excerpt explains why the Chinese chose to blockade where?
“Suppose there were people from another country who carried opium for sale to England and seduced your people into buying and smoking it; certainly your honorable ruler would deeply hate it and be bitterly aroused.” —quoted in The British Imperial Century, 1815–191
Guangzhou.
What argument is Tagore making about nationalism and Indian independence in this excerpt?
“It is my conviction that my countrymen will gain truly their India by fighting against the education which teaches them that a country is greater than the ideals of humanity.” —Rabindranath Tagore, from Nationalism
Having pride in their nation as opposed to holding to British teachings is what will lead Indians to successfully rebel against the British.
What does this quote reveal about the feelings of the Filipinos about imperialism?
“Oh, dear Philippines! Blame your wealth, your beauty for the stupendous disgrace that rests upon your faithful sons. You have aroused the ambition of the Imperialists and Expansionists of North America and both have placed their sharp claws upon your entrails! Loved mother, sweet mother, we are here to defend your liberty and independence to the death! We do not want war; on the contrary, we wish for peace; but honourable peace, which does not make you blush nor stain your forehead with shame and confusion. And we swear to you and promise that while America with all her power and wealth could possibly vanquish us; killing all of us; but enslave us, never!!!” — Emilio Aguinaldo
That they fell victim to colonization because their country had much to offer. And, they will see independence again or die trying.
What were the economic and political consequences of imperialism in Latin America?
Dependent on cash crop
Dependent on the US
Debt
Uneven trade