This set of conflicts forced the Chinese to begin taking opium from the British.
Opium Wars
This was a period of rapid industrial growth for Japan.
Meiji Restoration
This person had the goal of spreading British influence and industrialization throughout Africa.
Cecil Rhodes
This was the concept that white men must civilize "savage" nations.
White Man's Burden
The 2 countries my family immigrated from.
Italy, Ireland
This famous sailor was responsible for opening trade between the US & Japan.
Matthew Perry
Soldiers who served to protect the interests of the British East India Company in India.
Sepoys
This was a meeting held to discuss how African regions would be broken up and define colonial borders.
Berlin Conference
Putting a leader in charge of a colony that is a representative of the monarch.
Direct Rule
The galaxy in which we live.
Milky Way Galaxy
This organization was created as a result of British imperial rule over India.
Indian National Congress
This short conflict was intended to end foreign influence within China. It failed.
Boxer Rebellion
This individual was known for his brutal rule of the Congolese people.
King Leopold II
The belief of "survival of the fittest"
Social Darwinism
The US gained the Philippines following this conflict.
A policy promoted by the US to keep trade in China equal.
Open Door Policy
This conflict was initiated due to the perceived weakness and corrupt nature of the Qing Dynasty.
Tai Ping Rebellion
A group residing in the southern tip of Africa, which was initially colonized by their Dutch ancestors.
Boers
Allowing indigenous people in positions of authority to remain in power.
Indirect Rule
The uncle of popular McDonald's icon Grimace. He enjoys the Shamrock Shake.
Uncle O'Grimacey
A conflict in which Japan was able to successfully defeat a major European power.
Russo-Japanese War
Following the 1st Opium War, this treaty was signed to open parts of China to the British.
Treaty of Nanking
This conflict led to the creation of South Africa.
Boer War
The 5 motivating factors for imperialism.
Religion, Culture, Military, Political, Economic
The popular song Bohemian Rhapsody was released by this band.
Queen