General Imperialism/Nationalism
What sparked the "need" for imperialism?
Industrial revolution - need for resources!
Which conference divided up Africa?
Berlin Conference
What did Latin America have that Europeans and Americans wanted?
Natural resources and trade!
Which canal facilitated trade between Europe and India?
Suez Canal
Which two countries in Europe were unified after hundreds of years as independent states?
Italy and Germany
What is nationalism?
Loyalty to one’s nation based on shared culture and history leading to extreme pride in said nation.
What did Africa have that Europeans wanted?
Natural resources (gold, diamonds, rubber, etc.)
Which canal was built in Latin America to facilitate American trade?
Panama Canal
What was sold to China to keep the British monopoly over trade?
Explain cultural diffusion.
Spread of language, religion, customs, education, medicine, & technology.
Name two multi-national empires.
Russia, Ottomans, Austria-Hungary
Which two countries resisted European imperialism?
Ethiopia and Liberia
Describe the Monroe Doctrine.
The United States attempting to prevent foreign influence in Latin America.
Which movement occurred in Japan to resist foreign influence, restore the emperor, and modernize the country?
Meiji Restoration
Which war was fought for the U.S. to gain control of much of the Caribbean?
Spanish-American War
What fueled imperialism? (3 things!)
Need for raw materials/resources, political competition, "civilization" needs.
Infrastructure (railroads, roads, etc.) built in Africa were built to benefit who/what?
Europeans and their trade
What type of imperialism did Latin America face? How did it differ from Africa & Asia?
Economic; less direct control of their countries
Describe the Boxer Rebellion.
Chinese fighters aimed to get rid of all foreign influence in China. Failed and Open Door Policy instituted.
What was liberalism (in terms of the 1700s/1800s)?
Belief in natural rights, representative government, and freedoms
Which conference was held after Napoleon to make sure no one else gained too much power? (hint: restore monarchies to throne in the powerful countries)
Congress of Vienna
Which two wars in Northern Africa were unsuccessful in resisting European imperialism?
Zulu and Ashanti Wars
They were economically dependent because their recent freedoms left them unstable.
Describe the Sepoy Rebellion.
After the Doctrine of Lapse was instituted, the people of India rose up against British control. The British slaughtered many of these people and established direct control over India.
Which company created a trade monopoly in East Asia?
British East India Company