Industrial Revolution 1
Imperialism I
King Leopold II
Great Britain
African Scramble
100
How did factories change the way goods were made during the Industrial Revolution?
A) Goods were made by hand at home
B) Machines allowed faster and cheaper production
C) Workers only made one product at a time
D) Products became more expensive and harder to find
B) Machines allowed faster and cheaper production
100
11. Why did the relationship between the US and the Philippines decline after the US supported the Filipino rebellion against Spain?
A. The US refused to give the Philippines more advanced technology and support.
B. The US tried to colonize the Philippines after winning the Spanish-American war.
C. The Philippines became too wealthy and refused to trade with the United States.
D. The Philippines developed a monarchy that traded exclusively with Spain as part of their treaty.
B. The US tried to colonize the Philippines after winning the Spanish-American war.
100
What region did King Leopold II of Belgium control during the Age of Imperialism?
A) India
B) The Congo
C) Australia
D) Canada
B) The Congo
100
Use the source to answer the question below
… Since the beginning of China as a nation, we Chinese have governed our own country despite occasional interruptions. When China was occasionally occupied by a foreign race, our ancestors could always in the end drive these foreigners out, restore the fatherland, and preserve China for future generations of Chinese. Today when we raise the righteous standard of revolt in order to expel an alien race [the Manchus] that has been occupying China, we are doing no more than our ancestors have done or expected us to do. Justice is so much on our side that all Chinese, once familiarizing themselves with our stand, will have no doubt about the righteousness of our cause.…
— “A Public Declaration,” 1906
14. Which conclusion can be drawn from this passage?
A. China can no longer remain isolated from its neighbors.
B. The Chinese people are happy with the rule of the Manchu.
C. The Chinese people wanted to end foreign occupation.
D. China has prospered under the rule of foreign powers.
C. The Chinese people wanted to end foreign occupation.
100
8. During and after the race for colonies in Africa, why did many Europeans consider it a humanitarian effort?
A. It was a way to help less fortunate areas of the world
B. It was a method to move their growing population to other places
C. It was a method to ensure control over other populations
D. It was a way to avoid war with other European nations
A. It was a way to help less fortunate areas of the world
200
6. According to the cartoon, why are colonies important in mercantilism?
A. Colonies provide resources and goods to the “mother” country.
B. Colonies achieve wealth by taking products from the “mother” country.
C. Colonies trade with other colonies ruled by the same “mother” country.
D. Colonies decrease the amount of exports sent to the “mother” country.
A. Colonies provide resources and goods to the “mother” country.
200
Use the source below to answer the question
Some of the colonized peoples participated in the colonial government. They did so for opportunities to advance within British society. For example, an Indian writer noted that an “India-born [government official] practically cut himself off from his parent society.” He “lived and moved and had his being in the atmosphere so beloved of his British colleagues. In mind and manner he was as much of an Englishman as any Englishman.” (qtd. in Bulliet et al 811).
15. According to the source, how did some colonized people respond to imperialism?
A. Some colonized people assimilated and worked with the Europeans.
B. Some colonized people developed boycotts against European companies.
C. Some colonized people refused to cooperate with the European colonists
D. Some colonized people led violent revolts against the European government
A. Some colonized people assimilated and worked with the Europeans.
200
Why did King Leopold II claim he was taking control of the Congo?
A) To help the people and spread Christianity
B) To build schools and hospitals
C) To take natural resources and make a profit
D) To create a new European colony for settlers
C) To take natural resources and make a profit
200
4. Britain took over Nigeria and many places in Eastern Africa in the late 1800’s. Capitalism was the major economic system they used. According to the graph above, what impact did capitalism have on British Imperialism?
A. No impact is seen as African capitalism was not able to keep up with British socialism.
B. Medium impact as capitalism encouraged equal trade deals between Britain and Africa.
C. Significant impact as capitalism encouraged British companies to export goods to Africa.
D. Slight impact as British capitalism was not able to slow the growth of traditional African economies.
C. Significant impact as capitalism encouraged British companies to export goods to Africa.
200
7. What happened as a result of the Berlin Conference of 1884?
A. European countries divided Africa into colonies for European benefit
B. European countries agreed to combine colonies along African ethnic borders
C. European countries created trade agreements with African tribal leaders
D. European countries continued to control Africa as it had for centuries
A. European countries divided Africa into colonies for European benefit
300
1. The Industrial Revolution made Europe more powerful and created a demand for more goods and services. How did this shift Europe’s view of Africa
A. Africa was seen as a place to recruit highly skilled technical workers that would thrive in European factories.
B. Africa was seen as valuable land that could provide resources to Europe once it was conquered and made into colonies.
C. Africa was seen as a land full of cultural assets that would improve European values once proper trade was established.
D. Africa was seen as a competitor that would provide cheaply made goods that would struggle against Europe’s machine made goods.
B. Africa was seen as valuable land that could provide resources to Europe once it was conquered and made into colonies.
300
18. How did imperialism and capitalism transform indigenous ways of life in Africa and Asia? (7.E.1.5)
A. Indigenous ways of life were transformed because native people gained more power and wealth in the new systems.
B. Indigenous ways of life were transformed because native people were able to create their own businesses and trade feely with Europe.
C. Indigenous ways of life were transformed because native people gained access to new technology but were exploited by European countries.
D. Indigenous ways of life were transformed because native people were forced to speak European languages for business which eliminated African languages.
D. Indigenous ways of life were transformed because native people were forced to speak European languages for business which eliminated African languages.
300
19. Due to increased competition for resources, how did other European nations react to Belgium colonizing the Congo in Africa?
A. The nations of Europe saw Belgium’s access to raw materials as a threat, so several declared war on Belgium to get them out of Africa.
B. The nations of Europe saw Belgium’s actions as a way to get their own raw materials, so they also took over colonies in Africa.
C. The nations of Europe saw Belgium’s conquest as a way to gain more natural resources, so they began to trade more with Belgium to gain Africa’s raw materials.
D. The nations of Europe saw Belgium’s control as unfair, so many began to trade directly with African nations to strengthen them against Belgium.
B. The nations of Europe saw Belgium’s actions as a way to get their own raw materials, so they also took over colonies in Africa.
300
Use the source below to answer the question below
“British interests were of several kinds. At first the main purpose was to achieve complete control over all trade and natural resources in India. India also provided lucrative employment for a sizable portion of the British upper middle class, and the money they sent home made a sizable contribution to Britain's economy. Finally, control of India was a key element in the world power structure, in terms of geography, logistics and military manpower. The British were not against Indian economic development if it increased their markets, but refused to help in areas if it conflicted with British interests.
3. How did competition for resources affect the economic relationship between Britain and India?
A. Britain and India shared an equal trade relationship and both countries achieved economic success.
B. Indian workers were able to send large sums of money home to India because of the jobs they had in Britain.
C. Indian workers were able to build roads, railroads, and other infrastructure because of British investment.
D. Great Britain and India shared an unequal trade relationship because Great Britain solely controlled India trade.
D. Great Britain and India shared an unequal trade relationship because Great Britain solely controlled India trade.
300
Use the source to answer the question
The period of imperialism has witnessed many wars... They have resulted in the taking of territory by force... The white rulers of the colonies live at the expense of the natives. Their chief work is to organize labor for their support. In the typical colony, the most fertile lands and the mineral resources are owned by white foreigners. These holdings are worked by natives under their direction. The foreigners take wealth out of the country. All the hard work is done by natives. - J.A. Hobson, 1902
9. According to the author, how did imperialism affect African societies?
A. Foreigners helped the continent by finding its valuable minerals.
B. Foreigners took the citizens out of the country to work as slaves.
C. Foreigners used the most fertile land and took wealth out of the country.
D. Foreigners helped the continent by providing citizens with high-paying jobs.
C. Foreigners used the most fertile land and took wealth out of the country.
400
Imperialism led to interdependence between European nations and the areas of the world they conquered. How did this interdependence impact daily life in the areas of Africa and Asia that were taken over?
A. Products made by hand in Africa and Asia were replaced with cheaper machine made products from Europe.
B. Large numbers of Europeans workers began to move to most areas in Africa and Asia replacing native workers.
C. Wealthy European investors built many factories in Africa and Asia creating many new jobs for native workers.
D. Rare raw materials from Europe allowed new products to be made in large quantities in Africa and Asia.
A. Products made by hand in Africa and Asia were replaced with cheaper machine made products from Europe.
400
Use the source to answer the question
The period of imperialism has witnessed many wars... They have resulted in the taking of territory by force... The white rulers of the colonies live at the expense of the natives. Their chief work is to organize labor for their support. In the typical colony, the most fertile lands and the mineral resources are owned by white foreigners. These holdings are worked by natives under their direction. The foreigners take wealth out of the country. All the hard work is done by natives. - J.A. Hobson, 1902
9. According to the author, how did imperialism affect African societies?
A. Foreigners helped the continent by finding its valuable minerals.
B. Foreigners took the citizens out of the country to work as slaves.
C. Foreigners used the most fertile land and took wealth out of the country.
D. Foreigners helped the continent by providing citizens with high-paying jobs.
C. Foreigners used the most fertile land and took wealth out of the country.
400
10. How did King Leopold’s and Belgium’s desire for resources in the Congo affect the indigenous people?
A. Congolese people were able to rebel and fight to gain power back from the Belgian military.
B. Congolese people achieved economic success because of the Belgian humanitarian work.
C. Congolese people became dependent on the Belgians for help with their economy.
D. Congolese people were exploited and punished by the Belgians to extract valuable resources.
D. Congolese people were exploited and punished by the Belgians to extract valuable resources.
400
12. What was the motivation behind Great Britain building railroad and telephone lines to India?
A. Great Britain needed to manage the export of resources from India to Great Britain.
B. Great Britain wanted to create a city modeled after London in the capital city of New Delhi.
C. Great Britain decided the indigenous Indians were uncivilized and needed advanced technology.
D. Great Britain wanted to establish a positive relationship with India by improving their infrastructure.
A. Great Britain needed to manage the export of resources from India to Great Britain.
400
Use the following source to answer the question below
The White man killed my father, My father was proud
The White man seduced my mother, My mother was beautiful
The White man burnt my brother, Beneath the noonday sun
My brother was strong. His hand red with black blood.
The White man turned to me, And in the Conquerer’s voice said;
“Boy! A chair, a napkin, a drink.”
David Diop--Anthology of West African Verse, 1957
16. How would historians characterize the relationship between the indigenous people and the Europeans?
A. The indigenous people felt exploited by the Europeans powers.
B. The indigenous people welcomed the Europeans into their countries.
C. The indigenous people and the imperial powers had an equal relationship.
D. The indigenous people plan on starting a revolution against the Europeans
A. The indigenous people felt exploited by the Europeans powers.
500
Which invention had the biggest impact on transportation during the Industrial Revolution?
The Steam Engine
500
5. Most of the railroads in Africa were built by European countries that conquered most of Africa. How did the decision to build these railroads impact the interdependency of Europe and Africa?
A. The railroads were built to connect Africa causing different regions of Africa to rely on each other for resources to compete against Europe.
B. The railroads were built to allow African factory goods to be exported which caused Europe to rely on these foreign made goods.
C. The railroads were built to connect the economies of Africa and Europe equally, many products rely on workers from each continent to split profits equally.
D. The railroads were built to move resources from Africa to Europe making Africa rely on money for resources and Europe on resources for factories.
D. The railroads were built to move resources from Africa to Europe making Africa rely on money for resources and Europe on resources for factories.
500
2. “To exert his [Leopold II of Belgium’s] influence and not seem cruel, he created a philanthropy and a humanitarian group called International African Society, which was used as a vehicle to extract natural resources through use of forced labor, torture, mutilation, and executions by the king’s private army. “
According to the above quote, how did Belgium's desire for resources under King Leopold II impact the Congo (part of Central Africa)?
A. Belgium helped the people of the Congo by giving them access to the outside world.
B. Belgium built roads, and railroads to distribute medical vaccines and supplies to the Congolese.
C. Belgium used its armed forces to force the Congolese to gather their resources and punished those who failed.
D. Belgium sold off large pieces of Congo to other nations, and in return the Belgians received the resources they desired.
C. Belgium used its armed forces to force the Congolese to gather their resources, and punished those who failed.
500
Use the source below to answer the question:
Speaker A: The British East India Company does not respect my beliefs. I cannot follow dharma and remain their soldier. I will return to my family in a Tamil village.
Speaker B: The czar’s soldiers came again today, looted our village, drove off our livestock, and trampled anyone in their way. They even burned our synagogue. Our way of life is gone. It is time to emigrate to Palestine.
13. How did the speakers respond to foreign rule?
A. They changed their religious beliefs to meet the requirements of the foreigners.
B. They formed resistance groups and fought wars against the foreigners.
C. They refused to cooperate with the foreigners and moved to find a better place.
D. They agreed to work with the foreigners only if their rights were respected.
C. They refused to cooperate with the foreigners and moved to find a better place.
500
Use the source to answer the question below
. . . . “Because India has become impoverished by their Government. They take away our money from year to year. The most important posts are reserved for themselves. We are kept in a state of slavery. They behave insolently [insultingly] towards us and disregard our feelings. . . .”
Source: Mohandas Gandhi, Indian Home Rule, Navajivan Publishing, 1938, reprinted in 1946 (adapted)
17. According to Gandhi, what did the imperial powers do to India?
A. improved their economy
B. converted them to Christianity
C. improved their educational system
D. enslaved them and took their money
D. enslaved them and took their money