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.
This country in Africa was able to avoid Imperialism
Ethiopia
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
What is Social Darwinism
The belief that the strong will naturally dominate the weak. Survival of the fittest.
What are the 3 common strategies of Imperialism?
Gain, Consolidate, Maintain Power
Two Emperors responsible for winning the Italo-Ehtiopian Wars
Menelik II and Haile Salasse
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.
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 had more advanced technology than their future colonies
What was the belief that colonizers had called when they thought they needed to "civilize" the inhabitants of their colonies?
The White Man's Burden/Social Darwinism
Who led the Berlin Conference?
Name 3 goods popular in Indian Trade
Spices, Silk, tea,
What was the goal of the Boxer Rebellion?
To get rid of all foreign influence in China.
One similarity between the Sepoy Rebellion in India and the Boxer Rebellion in China is that they both were:
Both attempts to end foreign influence.
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?
They did not know how to govern themselves/run their own country./People and language groups split apart.
Why did the Sepoy Mutiny begin?
Discrimination for their religious beliefs. (Beef fat for Hindus, Pork fat for Muslims)
After the Opium War, what greatly increased the amount of Western Influence in China?
The Treaty of Nanjing/Spheres of Influence