Roots of Imperialism
The policy of a powerful nation dominating the politics, economy, and society of another nation
Imperialism
called to prevent Europeans from going to war over land in Africa
Berlin Conference
This power colonized more land than any other nation
Great Britain
the idea that race contributes to capabilities and traits
Racism
The event in which the Europeans divided up Africa amongst themselves
Berlin Conference/Scramble for Africa
The force that led European nations to want greatness, which influenced their desire to control weaker nations for their own gain
Nationalism
Group of people that were absent from the Berlin Conference
The African people
These powers Controlled most of South America in the early 1800s
Spain & Portugal
political unit that depends on another country for protection
Protectorate
2 countries the British sent convicts and soldiers to in order to establish colonies
New Zealand & Australia
Based on natural selection, this theory was used as a justification for taking over of weaker nations by Western powers.
Social Darwinism
This person ruthlessly colonized the region of the Congo in Africa.
King Leopold of Belgium
Australia was colonized by this country
Sphere of Influence
This group (hint: profession) played a key role in the creation of trading posts and helped stimulate the economy.
Merchants
to gain natural resources, new markets, and a cheaper labor source.
economic motivations (reasons) for imperialism
Method of imperialism that France used to rule in Africa that eventually led to loss of many cultures and traditions.
Direct Rule
These two powers would control most of the African continent during the times of new imperialism
France & Britain
Foreigners are protected from foreign laws because of this
Extraterritoriality
Country that expanded into Poland, the Ottoman Empire, Finland, Moldova, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and part of Armenia in the period (1762-1825)
Russia
The Suez Canal in Egypt was an example of this motivation of imperialism?
Political or military motivation for imperialism
Word that means to bring into conformity with the customs, attitudes of a group or nation. Africans were required to do this under European rule. 10 letter word that starts with, a
Assimilate
The United States would acquire this asian territory as a result of victory in the Spanish American war.
The Phillipines
The British practiced this form of rule in their colonies.
Indirect rule
Bloody and brutal conflict through the 1880s to early 1900s between British colonists and Afrikaners that forced many indigenous people into refugee camps
Boer Wars