Industrial Revolution
This revolution began in the late 18th century and causing a shift from manual production to machine manufacturing.
Industrial Revolution
This invention by James Watt improved the efficiency of machines and powered factories, ships, and trains.
Steam Engine
This European country controlled the largest empire during the 19th century, claiming territories like India and parts of Africa.
Britain/England
This conflict between Britain and China was sparked by British trade of an addictive drug.
The Opium Wars
Industrialization and Imperialism combined led to an increase in global _______.
Trade
In what country did the Industrial Revolution begin?
Britain/England
Eli Whitney invented this machine, which revolutionized cotton production in the American South.
Cotton Gin
The policy of extending a country’s power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
Imperialism
This rebellion in India started due to cultural insensitivity and harsh British policies, including the use of cartridges greased with cow and pig fat.
The Sepoy Rebellion
This concept claimed that Europeans had a moral obligation to "civilize" the peoples they colonized (HINT: written in a poem).
This economic system, which emphasizes private ownership and profit, grew significantly during the Industrial Revolution.
Capitalism
The mechanized loom, also known as this, significantly increased textile production efficiency.
Power Loom
The Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 divided this continent among European powers.
Africa
This rebellion in China aimed to rid the country of foreign influence and was named after a martial art.
Boxer Rebellion
The division of Africa by European powers led to conflicts and instability due to the creation of these.
Artificial Borders
This occurred as people increasingly moved to cities in search of work in factories.
Urbanization
Advancements in the production of what material(s) were critical for building railways and skyscrapers.
Iron and Steel
European powers usually had one or more of these 5 motives for Imperialism.
Economic, Political, Religious, Exploratory, Ideological
This war was fought between the Zulu Kingdom and British forces, culminating in battles such as Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift.
Zulu Wars
European powers often employed ______ labor on plantations or in mines under harsh conditions in order to cut costs.
forced, free, slave
Harsh working conditions led to the rise of these organizations that advocated for workers' rights.
Labor Unions
Overall, innovation in manufacturing and transportation led to the faster movement of _______ and _______.
Goods, People
The British Raj referred to British control over this country from 1858 to 1947.
India
Due to China's formidable military power, Britain called on this alliance for backup, one of the first major world alliances.
The Eight-Nation Alliance
The forced adoption of European languages, religions, and customs in colonized areas is an example of this type of cultural change.
Assimilation