People
Gandhi is most known for
Leading the Indian independence Movement.
The Boxer Rebellion was an uprising in China against certain people
Foreigners and Chinese Christians
What social justification was given for countries to take over indigenous lands.
Civilizing mission to convert the natives
What two types of governing were used to keep control of native lands
Indirect and Direct Rule
What were the economic justifications for Imperialism?
Raw materials and protection of supply chains
The person Lin Zexu wrote his letter to
Queen Victoria
Why did the Sepoy Rebellion start?
Rifle Cartridges being greased in animal fat that affected religious belief.
How were indigenous cultures suppressed?
By making natives use Western languages, education systems, and beliefs
What was the political reason for Imperialism?
Increased territory, power, and influence.
What did Western countries strive to do with other countries
Create new trade routes and open markets.
The African kingdom who resisted and initially defeated the British Army
The Zulu.
What meeting was made for European powers to negotiate claims in Africa
Berlin Conference
The idea that some are more fit and deserving for success and power is called?
Social Darwinism
What is a Protectorate?
A territory/country protected by a more powerful and larger one.
What did Britain trade silver, gold, and later Opium, with China for
Silk, tea, and porcelain.
The last Empress of the Qing Dynasty
Empress Dowager Cixi
What ended the first Opium War
The Treaty of Nanjing
The country that became a protectorate of the United States
The Philippines
Open Door policy stated that
All nations should have equal access to trade with China.
Why did Europe switch to trading opium to China?
They found it cheaper than trading the gold and silver that was crashing their economy.
Cecil Rhodes role in Imperialism
British expansion into South Africa.
What European countries participated in the Scramble for Africa?
Belgium, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Portugal, and Spain.
How did Europeans feel about their nations compared to indigenous nations?
That they were superior to all other races.
Spheres of influence was what process?
Outside powers taking claims on areas and trade of a country.
What was the unfinished railroad route going through North to South Africa.
Cape to Cairo.