Imperialism: Motives

Imperialism: Motives

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Social Studies

9th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A social motivation for imperialism involves: Government or the military, Sharing religion or culture, Business or trade

Back

Sharing religion or culture

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Colonial powers became more aggressive in their imperialistic ambitions because of: The Industrial Revolution, which increased demand for raw materials and new markets to sell finished goods

Back

The Industrial Revolution, which increased demand for raw materials and new markets to sell finished goods

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A political cause/motivation for imperialism was that European nations believed that: Colonies would help them become more friendly with other European nations, Colonies were important for their defense by adding territories, Colonies/territories would provide them with markets for raw materials

Back

Colonies were important for their defense by adding territories

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Missionaries established schools to teach indigenous people how to read the Bible. This is an example of what motive for imperialism?

Back

Social

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Gaining colonies established a nation as a world power. This is an example of what motive for imperialism?

Back

Political

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Industrial Revolution created a need for raw materials and new markets to sell goods. This is an example of what motive for imperialism?

Back

Economic

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Many Europeans believed they carried the racist view of “white man’s burden,” of bringing their superior culture and education to the territories they conquered. This is an example of what type of motivation?

Back

Social

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