Imperialism
What is the definition of "nationalism"
this continent was one of two continents other than Africa to have greatest impact
What is asia
What revolution sparked economic change in Europe and the USA?
The Industrial Revolution
Steam boat/steam engine
What was the Treaty of Nanjing?
An unequal treaty that the Chinese were forced to sign in 1842 with the British.
What conference split up territory in African between several European countries?
The Berlin Conference
Name 3 raw materials that were important to European industries
gold, copper, iron, rubber, wood, diamonds, ivory
What country controlled India until after wwII
What is great britain
Social, political and economic
What was the name of the first machine gun and how did impact the Age of Imperialism?
Maxim Gun, advanced weapons made it easier for imperial powers to dominate regions in Africa and Asia.
the united states is based on this economic system
What is capitalism
How did Great Britain create markets in China? What product did they begin selling?
Opium/drug trafficking
Explain why Africa was not conquered prior to the 1800s
Many historians argue that European imperialism has occurred since when?
The 1400s/15th century/Age of Exploration
The belief that it is the responsibility of European nations to civilize the rest of the world was referred to as....
The white man's burden
What resource was valuable in the Belgian Congo?
Rubber