Imperalism
What is Imperialism?
Extending a country's power and influence by claiming territories inhabited by Indigenous peoples and resources through conflict and warfare
Which economic system was popular and growing during the Industrial revolution
Captialism
What is ethnocentrism, and how did it affect imperial policies?
Judging other cultures as inferior; it justified domination and exploitation
What was the purpose of residential schools in Canada?
To assimilate Indigenous children into European/Christian culture, often at the cost of their own language and traditions.
Why is it important to compare multiple historical sources?
Different sources provide diverse perspectives, helping us understand bias and complex realities.
Why did European nations want control of colonies?
To gain access to natural resources, expand markets, increase political power, and spread their culture or religion.
How did industrialization change cities and workers' lives?
Urbanization, poor working conditions, and families faced new social and economic challenges.
What were the main motives behind imperialism?
Economic (markets and resources), religious (spreading Christianity), political (power and prestige), and cultural (civilizing mission)
What long-term effects did residential schools have?
Loss of culture and language, family disruption, intergenerational trauma, and social issues like substance abuse.
What was the Scramble for Africa?
European colonization from the 1880s to 1914, during which European powers divided almost the entire continent among themselves. Driven by factors like industrial competition, the need for resources, and international rivalries.
How did trade routes like the Silk Road impact global interactions?
They connected distant regions, allowing the exchange of goods, ideas, technology, and culture.
Why were children often employed in factories?
Children were cheap labor and could handle tasks adults could not; factories exploited them for profit.
What is the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples, and why was it created?
A Canadian commission to investigate the impact of colonial policies and recommend solutions to improve Indigenous rights and relations.
Why did India split into India and Pakistan?
Religious differences between Hindus and Muslims created tensions, leading to separate nations.
What effect did industrialization have on European expansion?
Industrialization increased demand for raw materials and new markets, which encouraged imperialism.
European traders forcibly moved over 12 million African men, women, and children across the Atlantic to the Americas to be sold as enslaved labour.
Traded goods for captive slaves, selling them back to Americans for more goods