New Imperialism A
How did "Old Imperialism" differ from "New Imperialism"?
"Old Imperialism" was focused on establishing trading posts in other nations, while "New Imperialism" focused on direct control of foreign nations.
What was Great Britain's motive for Taking control of Burma?
They wanted to protect their economic possessions in India.
What was the purpose of Yellow Journalism?
Emphasize sensationalism over facts
What was the main purpose of Imperialism Cartoons?
They would tell a message to readers/viewers through an image.
Economic opportunities, Racism, Religious Ideals, and Civilizing Primitive Nations.
How did France prevent the spread of Great Britain's Imperialism in Vietnam?
They forced the Vietnamese to accept French Protection.
How are you able to distinguish Yellow Journalism Articles from research-based articles?
The lack of facts and use of extreme situations or opinion-based information.
What was the message of the "Cutting of Africa at the Berlin Conference" cartoon from your Imperialism cartoon assignment?
In 1885 European leaders met at the infamous Berlin Conference to divide Africa and arbitrarily draw up borders that exist to this day
Define "Indirect Rule".
Establishing rule through the cooperation of foreign elites.
Explain the United States's reasoning for its control of the Philippines.
Commodore George Dewey believed it was his moral obligation to "civilize" other parts of the world.
In what ways could Yellow Journalism be used?
Gaining readers and propaganda
What was the key tool of cartoons during New Imperialism?
Symbolism
Define "Direct Rule".
Direct establishment of a nation's rule in a foreign nation.
What region was under constant threat of imperialism from Great Britain, France, and the United States?
SouthEast Asia.
True or False. This headline is Yellow Journalism. "Titanic Survivors Found Onboard."
True
How was Belgium depicted in the cartoon "In the Rubber Coils" From your Imperialism Cartoons assignment?
A snake
What nations were the most notorious for Imperialism from the 1880s to the 1900s?
Great Britain, France, and the United States.
Based on your roleplay assignment, what is Foreign Policy?
A state's foreign policy or external policy is its objectives and activities in relation to its interactions with other states, unions, and other political entities, whether bilaterally or through multilateral platforms.
True or False. This is a Yellow Journalism Headline. "MAINE'S HULL WILL DECIDE"
False
What was the message behind the "Colossus of Rodes" Cartoon from your Imperialism Cartoons assignment?
The image depicts British business magnate Cecil Rhodes as a giant standing over the continent holding a telegraphic line, a reference to his desire to build a "Cape to Cairo" rail and telegraph line and connect most of the British colonies in Africa.