Vocabulary
Define imperialism.
Stronger country seizing control of a weaker or smaller territory
The Opium Wars were fought between the ________ and the ___________
British and Chinese
True or False: Religious missionaries were sent to Africa to colonize.
True.
What is a sepoy?
Indian Soldier.
What led to Napoleon Bonaparte's downfall?
Waging too many wars at once, spending far too much money, his own ego, his own ambition.
The belief that one race is superior to another is...
Racism
The British got their opium from this colony.
India
This meeting of 14 European nations set the rules for the colonization of Africa.
Berlin Conference.
Which company was originally in charge of imperializing India?
British East India Company.
Imperialism often led to this ideology amongst those that were being imperialized. It refers to an identification with one's own nation and support for its interests
Nationalism.
Define a sphere of influence.
Area in which a foreign nation controls trade and investment.
Following the Opium Wars and further foreign influence in China, this rebellion broke out.
Boxer Rebellion
These two nations were the only two not colonized by Europe by 1914.
Ethiopia and Liberia.
Why was India considered to be "The Jewel in the Crown" of the British Empire?
India was the most valuable British territory. Enormous population and tons of resources, especially cash crops.
Define Laissez-Faire economics.
An economic policy of very little government intervention in business. Free markets.
When a local population is forced to adopt the culture and living style of the home country/imperial power it is an example of...
Assimilation.
What were the causes of the Opium Wars?
British were losing in their trade to China, began sending Opium there, Chinese try to ban Opium.
What were some of the consequences of imperialism in Africa?
.
Explain why the Sepoy Mutiny occured.
Sepoys had endured racism and discrimination since imperialism began. Sepoys believed that the cartridges were covered in pig and cow fat (discriminates against Muslims and Hindus)
Define "Divine Right."
The belief that the King or Queen was appointed by God and therefore has the power of God on Earth.
What is the difference between direct control and indirect control?
Direct Control = People from the home country come to the colony and run the government. NO SELF-RULE. Forced adoption of language and culture.
Indirect Control = Home country allows some level of self-rule. People from the colony are allowed to speak their language and enage in their culture.
What were the effects of the Opium Wars in China?
Brtiain obtained Hong Kong and several ports, Chinese had to repay the British for damages, Chinese silver supply decreased, Chinese nation is weakened.
Who adopted direct rule in their colonization of Africa? The British or the French?
The French.
What happened as a result of the Sepoy Mutiny?
The British start governing India with a tighter grip. The Raj.
Explain the Tennis Court Oath.
Third Estate of France locked out of the Estates General, breaks into a tennis court and swears an oath that they will stay there until a new constitution is drafted.