Imperialism Basics
This term means expanding a country’s power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
Imperialism
This 18th–19th century movement increased the need for raw materials and new markets.
Industrial Revolution
True or False: African leaders helped make decisions at the Berlin Conference.
False
Name of the British company took control of large parts of India.
East India Trading Company
Name of the wars that began because Britain smuggled drugs into China.
Opium Wars
This belief claimed Europeans had a duty to “civilize” non-European peoples.
White Man’s Burden
Steamships, telegraphs, and advanced weapons helped Europeans do this.
Conquer other nations
Missionaries supported imperialism by spreading this religion and European culture.
Christianity
Name one reason why India was valuable to Britain.
Cotton/tea/trade routes/large workforce
After the Opium Wars, Britain gained control of this territory.
Hong Kong
This idea argued stronger nations had the right to dominate weaker ones.
Social Darwinism
This feeling of national pride pushed European nations to compete for land.
Nationalism
This event refers to the rapid European colonization of Africa.
Scramble for Africa
This rebellion involved Indian soldiers violently revolting against British rule.
Sepoy Rebellion
This uprising attempted to remove foreign influence from China.
Boxer Rebellion
This belief justified imperial rule by claiming imperial powers knew what was best for others.
Paternalism
This conference divided Africa among European powers with no African leaders involved.
Berlin Conference of 1885
King Leopold II brutally from Belgium brutally exploited these people.
Congo
The Sepoy Rebellion was largely caused by British disrespect toward this.
Indian religious and cultural beliefs (Hindu and Muslim)
Unlike China, this country modernized and industrialized to resist imperialism.
Japan
One common effect of imperialism on native peoples was this loss.
Culture and/or independence
European countries said they were bringing this to justify taking over weaker nations.
Progress and/or civilization
This harsh British strategy destroyed farms and resources during the Boer War.
Scorched earth policy
This was considered the most positive effect of British rule in India.
Railroads and telegraphs
This U.S. policy called for equal trade access with China.
Open Door Policy