Definitions
What is the definition of "Imperialism"
Ideas, beleifs, and actions used by bigger countries to justfy the rule of smaller, less dominant, weaker countries (The WHY did countries want to colonize)
Why did Hawaii not get any money from the United States after starting the fruit company?
Hawaii got admitted to the union
Where did England get opium from?
India
What was the name of the restoration that happened in Japan?
The Meiji Restoration
What was the "cutting up" of Africa known as amongst historians? NOT the actual name of the meeting.
Scramble for Africa
What is the definition of "Colonialism"
The personal experiences and treatment of people being ruled (The actual experiences and lives of being colonized)
What was the MAIN reason Europeans wanted to colonize Hawaii? Why did they end up STAYING there?
Main reason: Spread Christianity
Staying there: Surplus of sugar
What did England want from China? What did China want from England? What did England end up trading China?
England wanted tea
China wanted silver
England ended up trading opium
In feudal Japan, who was the effective ruler during this time?
The Shogun
What is the term called where Europeans claimed they were racially superior, and trying to "civilize" the lives of native Africans and Asians?
Social Darwinism
How did "technology" motivate Europeans to engage in "New Imperialism". Provide 2 reasons/examples why.
-Development of better/more efficient weapons (machine guns) made it easier to conquer/intimidate with these weapons
-New medicines were able to help Europeans go to Africa
-Telegraphs, trains, and steamships help communication
-Ruling indirectly was easier/more effective than before
What is the FIRST and LAST name of the man who started a successful fruit company in Hawaii?
Sanford Dole
What was the name of the event where the United States forced China to open its borders for trade?
Open Door Policy
What happened to Japan's government after the restoration?
Japan's government became centralized, ultimately uniting Japan.
What are some of the "good" aspects of colonialism portrayed by Europeans? List 2.
-Built railroads
-Built schools
-Built hospitals
-Industrialized these countries
How did "Racism" contribute to "New Imperialism"?
-Imperial powers felt it was their right to rule over "inferior" people
-Felt they were doing the colonized a favor
-"Civilizing mission" to improve the lives of the "uncivilized"
List at least 2 reasons why European countries wanted to imperialize SE Asia
-Good climate to grow crops not native to European lands
-Could sell goods for higher profit since they are "rare"
-Expand their empires further (global dominance)
-HUGE amounts of natural resources to fuel industry
Explain how the Opium Wars started?
China wanted to stop opium imports from coming in due to their people getting addicted, highly unproductive, and ruined the economy. When China tried to stop, England declared war.
How did Japan officially stop becoming an isolated country?
The United States threatened Japan to open its borders or else they would be destroyed.
What was the name of the meeting European countries had to split up Africa in 1884?
The Berlin Conference
How did "Nationalism" contribute to European countries wanting to colonize?
-Countries felt like they were superior to other African/Asian countries
-Were in constant competition with each other to conquer more of the world
--> Spread religion, make more money, spread religion
What was the name of the former Monarch of the former independent Kingdom of Hawaii (IF YOU SPELL CORRECTLY YOU GET AN EXTRA 100 POINTS)
Queen Lili'uokalani
What was the name of the treaty that effectively ended the Opium Wars
Treaty of Nanjing ("Nan-King")
What were the "governors" of Feudal Japan's 260+ individual territories called?
Daimyo
What was the name of the government of feudal Japan called?
Tokugawa Shogunate