Early Stages of Imperialism
The need for __ __ for industrialization originally drove the Europeans to imperialize.
Raw materials
Discovery of rich natural resources caused an imperial frenzy as Europeans attempted to stake claims on the lands that could expand wealth and influence for their country. Name this "frenzy."
Scramble for Africa
What country colonized Indochina during this time?
France
Give ONE example of resistance to imperialism in the Americas (include who was resisting and who they were resisting).
Tupac Amaru/South American rebellions against the Spanish; Ghost Dance Movement against the US; Benito Juarez against French occupation of Mexico
Major military technologies that allowed for European conquest in the imperial era
Maxim Machine Gun, Breech Loading Guns, Interchangeable Parts
What was the name of the meeting that Europeans held to decide on the fate of Africa?
Berlin Conference
What was the name of the uprising of Indians against the British and what was its outcome?
Sepoy Rebellion (1857), Led to collapse of Mughal Empire
Give ONE example of an attempt to ban migrants of certain ethnicities.
Chinese Exclusion Act in US; White Australia Policy
Caused competition for European powers to be considered the best and most powerful nations
Nationalism
Name the leader and colony who began the Scramble for Africa
Leopold II, Congo Free State
What was the political event that restored practical imperial rule to Japan and began the process of modernizing the country?
Meiji Restoration
How did technology influence global migration patterns in the nineteenth century?
The development of new, more affordable methods of transportation allowed more people to search for work in other parts of the world
the theory that individuals, groups, and peoples are subject to the same laws of natural selection as plants and animals
Social Darwinism
What were THREE materials wanted from Africa during this NEW era of imperialism?
Palm oil, rubber, gold, ivory, and diamonds
In response to Europeans, Egypt grew _______ to trade internationally, but British production of this good in India undercut them and allowed the British to gain influence over Egypt.
Cotton
How did global migration patterns following the age of imperialism influence gender roles in HOME countries?
Women began taking on new roles that had been formerly occupied by men
"White Man's Burden" illustrated the European "__" mission
civilizing
Spiritual prophecy led to this group of people in South Africa to slaughter their cattle in hopes that the dead/ancestors would drive out the white man. Instead led to famine
Xhosa Cattle Killing Movement
Name TWO of the conflicts that weakened the Qing Dynasty.
Taiping Rebellion, Opium Wars, Boxer Rebellion
Reason for migrants in the industrial era
remittances (wages to be sent home to family)