Section 4
This is when a stronger nation takes over a weaker nation.
Imperialism
Why was Southeast Asia Important to Europe?
Burma, Singapore, and other countries provided resources for Europe.
How big was the German Empire in Africa?
Germany's colonies were far apart and not rich.
Who controlled the most African countries?
Britain
What year did Japan become a modern industrialized nation?
1867
How did the Industrial Revolution help Imperialism?
Factory owners needed raw materials and new markets in the new colonies.
What did India's large population provide for Britain?
India's large population provided an important market for British goods.
How big was the French Empire in Africa?
France's empire stretched 2,500 miles from the Atlantic Ocean eastward to Sudan.
How did Europeans Treat Native People?
Europeans treated natives poorly.
What color did we use for Belgium on the Africa Map?
Red
How did Nationalism Help Imperialism?
Countries (Italy, Germany, Japan, U.S.) thought colonies would make them powerful.
Why was India Important to Britain?
India was important to Britain because it provided natural resources and raw materials.
What Colonies did Britain Control in Africa?
Sudan, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya Nigeria, South Africa, and Egypt.
Which country controlled Egypt?
Great Britain
Who owned the factories in the colonies in Asia and Africa?
European countries
How did Militarism Help Imperialism?
Many countries built up their military power.
What happened to Japan in 1867?
A revolution ended and new leaders controlled Japan.
How was Imperialism Good
Brought improvements in health, transportation, and education to Africa and Asia.
What African country is an island?
Madagascar
Which European country looks like a boot?
Italy
How did attitudes help Imperialism?
Europeans thought they were better than people from Africa and Asia.
How did Japan become Imperialistic? 3 things
Japan 1) Created a strong army and navy
2) Went to war with China (China Lost)
3) Went to war with Russia (Russia Lost)
How was Imperialism bad?
Colonial people had no control over their government or their country's natural resources.
What was the consequences of Europeans owning factories in Asia and Africa?
* cheap goods
* destroyed native industry and many people lost their jobs.
What African countries did Portugal control?
Angola and Port Guinea