Imperialism Unit Test

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The aggressive expansion by Europeans from 1870-1914 was known as

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New Imperialism

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During the 1800's European influence in the non-western world

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declined initially, then increased slightly

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All of the following were causes of new imperialism EXCEPT: economic interests, military and political interests, social and cultural interests

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formation of alliances

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One advantage European countries had in their imperial expansion was

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powerful armies and navies

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Establishing a _______ had the advantages of costing less to run and using less military force.

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protectorate

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A territory governed by a foreign power through direct or indirect rule

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colony

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An area in which an outside power claims exclusive investment or trading privileges is a(n)

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sphere of influence

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What was an advantage of using direct rule over colonies?

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The Europeans knew and trusted the ruler and knew they would not be deceived

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What was the advantage of indirect rule?

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The citizens knew the ruler already and thus trusted their decisions and leadership

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Why did the British bring some natives back to Great Britain for their education?

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So the natives would become westernized and future leaders in their home country