Motivations
After the Industrial Revolution, European nations followed a policy of imperialism because they need more of these for their factories to keep producing goods.
What are natural resources?
This term refers to the social structure in India which people were born into and there was little social mobility.
The Caste System
Before industrialization European trade with Africa was limited to these areas.
On the coasts
European nations created these, which gave them special trading rights within a designated area.
What is Sphere of Influence
This invention allowed countries thousands of miles apart to trade with one another
Refrigerated Ships
After the Industrial Revolution, European nations followed a policy of imperialism in order to secure these, where they could sell their surplus of goods.
What are new markets?
This movement was a response to the British being insensitive to Indian customs and aimed at removing the foreign influence from India.
The Sepoy Rebellion
When the European nations staked their claims in Africa, they neglected these, which led to problems in the future.
What are tribal boundaries
This series of events showed that China was unable to resist Western influence and led to countries establishing spheres of influence in China.
What is Opium Wars
What was Simon Bolivar's dream for Latin America?
To have a unified Latin American nation
These people tried to convert the natives of Africa and Asia to Christianity.
Who are missionaries?
One of the benefits of British rule in India was the they improved communication by building these three things.
Bridges, Roads, Railroads
During this meeting, European leaders used a map to divide Africa amongst themselves.
What is the Berlin Conference
This term describes China's belief that they're way of life was superior to everyone else, causing them to try and reject trade with foreigners.
What is ethnocentrism
Who were the strongmen in Latin America that became dictators.
Who are Caudillos
This term refers to the belief that is was the responsibility of Western Europeans to teach and "civilize" the natives of Africa and Asia in the ways of the West.
What is the "White Man's Burden"?
This group was responsible for governing India during early British rule. However, their insensitivity to Indian customs forced the British government to seize control over India.
The British East India Company
This war was fought between Dutch and British settlers in southern Africa.
The Boer War
The failure of this movement, who's goal was to remove foreign influence from China, led to the China being fined by the nations of Europe and the eventual overthrow of the Qing dynasty.
The Boxer Rebellion
Who is Benito Juarez
This theory was epitomized by the following quote: "I contend that we (Britons) are the finest race in the world, and the more of the world we inhabit, the better it is for the human race..."
What is social darwinism?
The is the term that refers to the British government's rule over India.
The Raj
This man was the leader of the Zulu tribe that resisted British and Dutch rule in southern Africa.
Who is Shaka
This man was the leader of the Chinese nationalist movement and wanted China to become a democracy.
Who is Sun Yixian
This person ruled as a dictator, strengthened the army, police, and central government.
Who is General Porfirio Diaz