Imperialism

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Which area of the world was most directly affected by the decisions made at the Berlin Conference?

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Africa

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Which situation was a result of the 1884 Berlin Conference?

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Africa was divided without regard to ethnic groups.

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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

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Which statement best reflects an effect of imperialism in Africa? Options: Land was distributed equally between social classes. Territorial divisions were primarily established using tribal boundaries. Natural resources were exploited for the benefit of European powers. Timbuktu became the center of great learning.

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Natural resources were exploited for the benefit of European powers

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One major reason European countries engaged in imperialism in the late 19th century was to obtain markets for their manufactured goods.

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obtain markets for their manufactured goods

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Define "imperialism."

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the policy of extending the rule or authority of an empire or nation over foreign countries, or of acquiring and holding colonies.

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Why did nations want to be imperialistic? Options: They wanted prestige among other nations, They needed more natural resources, They needed more markets to sell industrial goods, All of the Above

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All of the Above

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Economic motives for imperialism include _________.

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a need for raw materials to be used in factories

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The infamous "Scramble for Africa" referred to:

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A period when the European powers conquered and divided most of Africa amongst themselves

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Industrialization affected the relationships between industrialized nations and non-industrialized nations because it

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was the driving force behind imperialism.