Imperialism 1
What is imperialism?
A policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other countries politically, economically, or socially.
What is Nationalism?
A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country.
What leader organized the Berlin Conference?
Otto Von Bismarck
What did it mean when the British referred to India as the “jewel in the crown” of their empire?
It was their most valuable colony (The MVP of colonies if you will)
When did Britain finally hand back control of Hong Kong to China?
1997
How is the Ukraine/Russian Conflict an example of Imperialism today?
Using their stronger military to take land that is not there's to take.
What was the purpose of the Berlin Conference?
To prevent going to war/to divide Africa up among European powers.
Who was not invited to the Berlin Conference?
African leaders.
What is something positive that came out of Britain's influence on India?
More industrialization. (Railroads, telegraph lines, canals, roads)
What was the policy proposed by the US in 1899 under which all nations would have equal opportunities to trade in China?
The Open Door Policy.
How did the Industrial Revolution lead to Imperialism?
European powers want/need more resources/raw materials.
What is social darwinism?
Social Darwinism is a term scholars use to describe the practice of misapplying the biological evolutionary language of Charles Darwin to politics, the economy, and society. Many Social Darwinists embraced laissez-faire capitalism and racism.
What Countries Attended the Berlin Conference?
Belgium, France, Great Britain, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Portugal
Who Controlled India before the Sepoy Mutiny?
British East India Company!
What was the goal of the Boxer Rebellion?
To get rid of all foreign influence in China.
What are the 3 forms of Imperialism?
Colony, Protectorate, Sphere of Influence.
What are the 3 common motives of Imperialism?
Economic, Political, Religious
What Three Industrial Inventions Made the Conquest of Africa Possible?
Machine Gun
Medicines (like Quinine)
The steamboat/locomotive
What was the name of the Indian soldiers who made up the East India Trading Company Army?
Sepoys
Who fought in the Opium War?
Britain and China.
What was the reaction of China when they face Western powers imperialism?
Boxer Rebellion.
What is an example of American Imperialism?
Puerto Rico, Cuba, Philippines, Guam
Hawaii
Panama
Taking Native American Land
What was the lasting effect on African countries after the Scramble for Africa?
Resources Stolen
People and language groups split apart.
Lack of self governance
What happened in Japan after Mathew Perry arrived?
Meiji Restoration
Constitutional change towards democracy
Build of Tokyo
After the Opium War, what greatly increased the amount of Western Influence in China?
The Treaty of Nanjing/Spheres of Influence/Unequal Treaties!