Imperialism Flashcard

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What is imperialism?

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When a stronger country takes over a weaker one for the stronger country's benefit.

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What can a weaker country become as a result of imperialism?

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A colony

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Why does the stronger country benefit from imperialism?

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It gets money from more land and natural resources.

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What is a colony?

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A geographic area controlled by a foreign country

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How many original colonies made up the United States?

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13

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What does the verb "to annex" mean?

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To take land by conquest

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In what year did the United States annex Hawaii?

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1898

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How did Hawaiians feel about the annexation of Hawaii by the United States?

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They wanted to remain an independent country

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What is the term used to describe the action of European countries taking 'pieces' of Africa to make them into colonies?

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Annexation

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During what years did the partition of Africa by European countries take place?

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1885-1914