New Imperialism

Rorke’s Drift

100

Britian’s humiliating loss prior to the Battle of Rorke’s Drift

Battle of Isandlwana

200

The total amount of British soldiers stationed at Rorke’s Drift

140-150 (35 injured)

300

Rorke’s Drift was used as propaganda to unify these nations to England

Ireland, Scotland, Wales

New Imperialism

100

This country turned to Imperialism after losing a war to a rival in 1871

France

200

Nickname given to India because of it’s large market, abundant resources, and imposed culture

Crown Jewel of the British Empire

300

Term coined at the Berlin Conference that determined a country’s legitimacy of a territorial claim in Africa

Effective Occupation

Reasons for Imperialism

100

This leader distracted from social unrest from Socialists and Catholics by pursuing foreign colonies

Otto Von Bismark

200

The opening of the Suez Canal allowed for this new type of boat to travel from Europe to India in record time

Steamship

300

This phrase describes Westerners’ obligation to “civilize” other cultures

The White Man’s Burden