Imperialism world history Fall Final Practice

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What is a key connection between industrial economies and imperialism during the 19th century?

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Industrial countries wanted colonies for natural resources to fuel their industries.

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How did the idea of Social Darwinism support imperialism and ideas of racial superiority?

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It justified imperialism by suggesting that some races were superior to others.

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What was one of the main reasons for European imperialism in the late 1800s and early 1900s? Options: Desire to spread democracy, Need for new markets and raw materials, Search for scientific knowledge, Effort to promote religious freedom

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Need for new markets and raw materials

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Which idea helped justify the expansion of European empires by saying some races were better than others?

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Social Darwinism

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Which technological invention helped European powers in their imperial conquests? Options: Steam engine, Internet, Solar power, Nuclear energy

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Steam engine

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What was the missionary goal in European imperialism?

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Convert native people to Christianity

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How did national security concerns affect European imperialism?

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By competing for important land areas

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What was a major impact of imperialism on colonized countries?

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Exploitation of natural resources

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What was the main goal of imperial powers when they took control of colonies?

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Gain control of important areas for military and trade

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Which line from Kipling's poem shows that he thought imperialism was a duty for colonizers? Options: 'Send forth the best ye breed—', 'Go bind your sons to exile', 'To serve your captives' need;', 'Half-devil and half-child.'

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'Send forth the best ye breed—'