Loyalty and devotion to one's nation, with the belief that you and it are better than all others.
100
List three key elements of colonialism
Home nation moves its people, military, and culture
Home nation exploits natural resources
Home nation subjugates natives
Home nation fights off other nation-states for the right to the colony
Home nation makes a large profit
100
List three of Britain's key colonies.
America, India, Australia, Canada, South Africa
100
What nation did the Industrial Revolution begin in?
The United Kingdom
100
Explain the saying "The sun never set on the British Empire"
The UK has so many colonies around the world that the sun was always shining on at least one of them.
200
List four elements necessary for an area to be classed as a nation-state. Then, list five current European nation-states.
Independent territory with borders
Common government
Common cultural elements
Common symbols
200
How do colonies make money for the home nation?
Home nation sets up trading companies
Trading companies take whatever they can back to the home country from the colonies
Home nation taxes these companies and uses money to fight for more colonies
Home nation eventually takes over the trading company
Near 100% profit to Home Nation.
200
List three of France's key Colonies
Haiti, Louisiana, W. Africa, Vietnam, Madagascar
200
Give three pro's and three con's of the Industrial Revolution
Pro's: Cheap stuff, more jobs, modern technology
Con's: Increased Imperialism, Pollution, Child labor, Dirty Cities
200
Who stood to lose the most due to European imperialism? Why?
Natives. Millions dead, resources recked, culture destroyed. Think Avatar!
300
Describe three yellow hat and three black elements associated with nationalism.
Yellow: Unifies, reduced civil conflicts, creates patriotism, common history
Black: Racism, Conflict with other nation-states, Helps cruel dictators rise to power
300
List three elements that led to the decline of native populations during colonialism
Disease, War against superior weapons, Slavery
300
List Three of the Netherlands' key colonies
South Africa, Caribbean Islands (ABC's), Indonesia
300
Explain the population growth associated with the industrial revolution. What was the population before, what is the Earth's population now?
Massive spike! 1 Billion to 7 Billion in 200'ish years
300
What is Darth Vader's real name.
Anakin Skywalker
400
List two nationalist groups still operating in Europe today.
British National Party (BNP)
Nazism
400
Give three reasons why you believe Europe was able to colonize so much of the globe.