World History Imperialism

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Imperialism is __________.

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when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation

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Economic motives for imperialism include _________. Options: a desire to spread Christianity, a need for military bases around the world, a need for raw materials to be used in factories, a desire to gain glory

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a need for raw materials to be used in factories

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The race for European countries to claim land in Africa was called the _________.

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Scramble for Africa

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Why were European countries interested in colonizing Africa during the Age of Imperialism?

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They wanted Africa's natural resources

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Europeans feeling of duty to Christianize and civilize foreign colonies

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White Man's Burden

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A settlement on foreign land is known as a

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colony

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A group of countries under a single authority is known as

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empire

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The desire and attempt to expand a country’s territory

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expansionism

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Why did nations want to be imperialistic?

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They wanted prestige among other nations, needed more natural resources, and needed more markets to sell industrial goods.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons/ideas behind imperialism? Military Needs, To isolate your country from the rest of the world., Cultural Superiority, Nationalism

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To isolate your country from the rest of the world.