
Imperialism: Motives

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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A social motivation for imperialism involves: Government or the military, Sharing religion or culture, Business or trade
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Sharing religion or culture
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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
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The Industrial Revolution, which increased demand for raw materials and new markets to sell finished goods
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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
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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
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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?
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Social
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