Africa
The form of imperialism where the weaker nation is ruled directly by a foreign power is known as a
Colony
The form of imperialism where the weaker nation has its own local government, but all real decisions are made by the stronger nation (think of the stronger nation controlling them like a puppet) is a
Protectorate
The form of imperialism where an outside power claims exclusive trading rights with a weaker nation is a
Sphere of Influence
Japan was ruled by military dictators called _____ from 1192 - 1867
Shoguns
The social theory which states that the level a person rises to in society and wealth is determined by genetic background is called
Social Darwinism
This man would economically lead the British colonization of South Africa establishing the Debeers mining company exploiting South Africa for its mineral reserves
Cecil Rhodes
The term “Raj” refers to the period of Indian history when India was
Britain
Not wanting to be shut out of China by European nations, the United States declared an _______ ______ Policy, where ANY merchants could do business in China.
Open Door
When the shogun stepped down, this man took control of Japan’s government
Emperor Mutsuhito
This ship mysteriously exploded in the Caribbean leading to U.S involvement in the Spanish American War
U.S.S Maine
This man was one of the worst mass murderers in history. When he ruled the Congo, he stripped it of natural resources and massacred 10 million Africans
King Leopold II
The Sepoys were Hindu/Muslim soldiers who rebelled against the British after they were asked to use rifle cartridges containing this religious offense
Pork/Beef
With over 400 million people, China was the world’s largest untapped market. Britain looked for something they could sell to China. What was this product?
Opium
During the Meiji Era, the Japanese decided to use the strong centralized government and powerful army of this nation as the models for their own
Germany
Americans overthrew Queen Liliukalani of Hawaii and established this businessman as leader of the islands
Sanford Dole
European countries coordinated the colonization of Africa at this meeting in Germany
Conference of Berlin 1884
The British considered India to be its best, most valuable colony. They called India the _____________
Jewel in the Crown
Name at least four nations that had a sphere of influence in China before 1899
Trade opened in Japan as a result of this American's visit with naval ships in 1853
Matthew Perry
This General was glorified for his "defeat" of the Spanish military "liberating" the Philippines eventually appearing in advertisements advocating the white mans burden
George Dewey
This African nation and emperor managed to successfully resist European invasion
Ethiopia - Emperor Menelik II
Two other countries (besides Britain) that controlled Southeast Asia were
France & Holland
Resentful of the presence of foreigners in China, poor peasants and farmers led this rebellion in 1900
Boxer
After the Meiji Restoration, Japan went to war with these two world powers, successfully defeating them and establishing themselves as the dominant force in the East
China Russia
This French engineer would help broker the Panama Canal with the United States through a personal power pursuit
Phillipe Jean Bunau Varilla