Vocab
Imperialism
A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
What was the main point of the Berlin Conference?
The main point was to divide Africa among European countries.
Who was responsible for the Ethopian victory?
Menelik ll
True or false: Imperialists wanted to take over foreign land?
True
Scramble for Africa
Rapid invasion of Africa by European powers
Where and when did the Berlin Conference take place?
1884-1884 in Berlin, Germany.
How were the Ethiopians able to keep their independence?
Because they successfully defeated the Italians by using modern weapons.
European countries wanted to take over foreign lands for__ reasons.
Economic, Political, Humanitarian.
White Man's Burden
Imperial powers had a humanitarian responsibility to educate and "civilize" native peoples in colonized territories
Why was King Leopold II interested in gaining territory in Africa?
He was jealous of his cousin, Queen Victoria, and wanted an empire of his own.
According to the American textbook, what event led to the war?
Menelik ll found out the Italians' goal of taking over Ethiopia.
Many Europeans thought they had a responsibility to bring __ to primitive people.
Sphere of Influence
A country or area in which another country has power to affect developments, although it has no formal authority.
What were the three major outcomes of the Berlin Conference?
Recognize King Leopold's territory
Recognize other territory claims
The process for Europeans to claim land.
What is the difference between The Battle of Adwa in the American textbook versus the Ethopian textbook?
In the American textbook, it was said that Menelik was responsible for starting the war out of anger that the Italians were taking land from Menelik and the misleading treaty. In the Ethopian textbook, it was said that the Italian government started the war.
What area did the United States claim as its sphere of influence?
Latin America