Imperialism/empire bulding
What was the Manifest Destiny?
The belief that the U.S. had the right to expand westward across North America.
What were some long-term effects of resistance movements?
They inspired future independence movements, even if they failed at the time
What’s the difference between colonialism and economic imperialism
Colonialism = political control. Economic imperialism = money control without direct rule
How did migration affect cities in this time
Cities grew fast, got crowded, and had mixed cultures and new workers
How did imperialism affect the environment
Mining, farming, and building destroyed forests and used up land
What was a settler colony? (Give an example)
A colony where people from the empire moved to live permanently. Example: British in Australia.
Why did many resistance movements fail?
Imperial powers had better weapons, technology, and resources
How did economic imperialism hurt local economies
Local people lost land, and their economies became dependent on foreign powers
What was a push factor for migration during this period?
Wars, poverty, and lack of jobs made people leave their homes
What is Social Darwinism
A racist idea that stronger nations deserved to rule weaker ones
What did Japan do as an imperialistic power?
Japan took over places like Korea and Taiwan to get more resources and power.
How did the Zulu resist imperialism
The Zulu Kingdom fought British forces in Southern Africa
How did colonies help the economies of imperial powers?
Colonies gave cheap labor, raw goods, and new markets to sell things
What’s an example of forced labor migration?
African slavery and penal labor (like prisoners sent to Australia).
What was the Berlin Conference?
A meeting where European powers divided Africa without African input
What is an example of a state created in the periphery of an empire?
The Cherokee Nation in the US was forced to walk miles until setting up in Oklahoma because of the us manifesto
Example of a rebellion against imperialism driven by religion
The Xhosa cattle movement
Why did foreign companies invest in colonies?
To take resources like rubber, gold, or crops and sell them for profit.
What is indentured servitude
system where people work for a number of years to pay off travel or debt
What is a social effect of migration
Created new ethnic groups, which sometimes led to racism or tension.
Why did European powers want colonies during this period?
To gain raw materials, cheap labor, and power over trade.
What were the Boer Wars?
Wars between the British and Dutch settlers in South Africa over land and power
What was the United Fruit Company in Latin America
A U.S. company that controlled banana trade and land in countries like Honduras
What is one environmental cause of migration
Famine (like the Irish Potato Famine) forced people to move.
What is a cultural effect of migration?
Ethnic enclaves