The New Imperialism Flashcard

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What was the purpose of European states establishing coastal outposts and colonies in Africa, the Americas, and Asia?

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To support overseas trade

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What caused the decline of the old imperialism by the early 1800s?

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Independence revolutions and the ending of the slave trade

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What was the key driving force behind the rise of new imperialism? Options: Industrialization, Political competition, Cultural superiority, Trade

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Industrialization

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What factor motivated industrialized nations to engage in imperialism?

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The need for raw materials

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What advantage did industrialized nations have in warfare against less developed countries?

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Advanced military technology

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What role did imperialism play in helping political leaders unify public opinion?

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Enhanced national status and prestige

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Why did European leaders believe imperialism was necessary for their economies?

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To guarantee future resources and labor

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What term was used to justify the belief in the cultural and biological superiority of Western peoples?

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White Man's burden

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What did Europeans believe they were conquering through imperialism?

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Barbarism

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What was the main reason for Western peoples to justify their imperialism?

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Racial and cultural superiority