Imperialism
1640-1890 European powers colonized
territories for raw materials to use in
factories
What was the Age of Imperialism?
The belief of “survival of the fittest”
countries, stronger countries can (and
should) take over weaker countries
Social Darwinism
Foreign powers wanted to trade with China because China had...
natural resources and manufactured products (silk, cotton clothing, porcelain)
Last dynasty before imperialism – Muslim
Mughal Dynasty
Rush to imperialize Africa for resources
Scramble for Africa
Using militaries to invade weaker countries
and take over politically and economically
the process of imperialism?
Famous British imperialist
Cecil Rhodes
What importance did spheres of influence have for China?
represented a period of foreign dominance, impacting the Qing Dynasty and fueling internal strife and resentment
British company that traded in and ruled India
East India Company
This European country controlled the Congo Free State as the personal colony of its king, leading to widespread exploitation and abuse.
Belgium
True or False, the effects of
imperialism can still be felt today.
True
Poem with the message that Europe IS
OBLIGATED to colonize non-white
societies to show them how to be civilized
“The White Man’s Burden” Rudyard
Kipling
What was the Boxer Rebellion?
a response to foreign influence and the Qing Dynasty's perceived weakness in the face of Western powers in the late 19th century
What India was to the British Empire -
provided raw materials, large populations
good for markets
“Jewel in the Crown”
One long-term effect of European imperialism in Africa was ongoing conflict due to these
Artificial (colonial) borders
When imperialism occurs, what are
the colonies designed to do?
Provide raw materials to make the mother
countries rich, serve as markets for the
mother countries
How did Industrialization impact
Imperialism?
Need resources and raw materials for
factories
What was the most significant result of the Opium Wars?
they increased Britain's influence in China
Muslim and Hindu soldier who fought for the British
Sepoy
Conference to divide Africa amongst the European powers
Berlin Conference
Using resources from a colony to
manufacture goods and then selling those
goods back to the colony
What is mercantilism?
This country built the largest colonial empire by the early 20th century
Great Britain
The Treaty of Nanjing was significant in that it...
ended the First Opium War and forced China to make several concessions to Great Britain (included opening five ports to British trade, ceding Hong Kong to Britain, and imposing a low tariff on British goods.)
What caused the Sepoy Rebellion?
Religious beliefs - thought they were consuming pig and cow fat
This was the main reason European countries wanted colonies in Africa
Access to raw materials and new markets