Unit 4 Quick Flashcard #2

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What was the primary motivation for imperialism? Options: To find new places to trade with, To get new sources of raw materials, To help the people in the colonies, To bring civilization to savage people

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To get new sources of raw materials

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A Country/territory ruled directly by a foreign power

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Colony

Front

Where was the Suez canal built?

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Egypt

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When the Chinese government did this, the British responded with military force.

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destroyed millions of dollars worth of opium

Front

What was Britain's advantage over China in the Opium Wars?

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The British had superior technology

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What was the Boxer Rebellion?

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An uprising in China against Western Spheres of Influence.

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A major goal of both the Sepoy Mutiny and the Boxer Rebellion was to

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remove foreign influences