Industrialism
What invention powered early trains and factories?
The steam engine.
What is imperialism?
When a country takes control of other lands or peoples.
Which two countries fought the Opium Wars?
Britain and China.
What was the period of rapid modernization in Japan called?
The Meiji Restoration.
What is mass production?
Making large quantities of goods quickly using machines.
Why did people move from rural areas to cities during industrialism?
To find factory jobs.
Name one European country known for having colonies.
Britain, France, or Spain.
What product did Britain sell to China that caused conflict?
Opium.
Name one place Japan took over during imperial expansion.
Korea or Taiwan.
What is a colony?
A territory controlled by another country.
What was a major problem in growing industrial cities?
Overcrowding and pollution.
What was one economic motive behind imperialism?
Access to raw materials and new markets.
What treaty ended the First Opium War?
The Treaty of Nanking.
Why did Japan expand into other Asian territories?
To obtain natural resources and increase political power.
How did railroads change economies during industrialism?
They made transportation faster and cheaper, increasing trade.
What did labor unions fight for during the Industrial Revolution?
Better working conditions, higher pay, and shorter hours.
What conference divided Africa among European powers?
The Berlin Conference.
Why did Britain win the Opium Wars?
Superior naval and military technology.
Which war demonstrated Japan’s rise as a major imperial power?
The Russo-Japanese War.
How are imperialism and industrialism connected?
Industrial nations needed raw materials and markets, pushing them to colonize.
How did mass production change the way goods were made?
Goods became cheaper and faster to produce.
Describe one cultural impact imperialism had on colonized nations.
Weakening or loss of native cultures and traditions.
Why are the Opium Wars considered part of China’s “Century of Humiliation”?
They led to unequal treaties, loss of territory, and increased foreign control.
How did Japanese imperialism transform Asia’s political map?
It changed borders and shifted regional power.
Compare China and Japan’s responses to Western pressure.
China resisted and weakened; Japan modernized and became a major power.