JH Imperialism Study guide

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What is Imperialism?

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Extension of a nation's power over foreign people and land

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What was the major cause for Imperialism to begin?

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The Industrial Revolution

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Dividing into parts.

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Partitioning

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Which of the following is a reason for European colonization of Africa?
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Europeans thought that the Africans would be better with their guidance.
The Europeans wanted to make up for slavery.
The Europeans wanted the natural resources of Africa.

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The Europeans wanted the natural resources of Africa.

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What was the purpose of the Berlin Conference?

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to create a way to divide up Africa

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What effects has imperialism in Africa had on the borders of African nations today?

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They are based on the arbitrary borders of old European empires.

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Written after an invasion of Algeria, Captain Carette's letter represents which of the following attitudes that Europeans had about indigenous African cultures in the 1800s? Europeans showed disdain for the freedoms that African women enjoyed. Europeans were jealous that women in Africa were treated so well. Europeans feared African women would attack their home countries. Europeans were surprised by the roles women played in African societies.

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Europeans were surprised by the roles women played in African societies.

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What was the purpose of the Berlin Conference in 1884 during the Scramble for Africa?

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to establish the boundaries between colonial powers.

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Based on the map, what can be assumed about future generations of Africans that lived in northwestern Africa?

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Their culture was heavily influenced by the French.

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This map shows the continent of Africa. The countries colored in purple represent areas colonized by which European nation?

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Great Britain