Industrial Revolution and Imperialism Review Flashcard

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What was the benefit of using steam powered engines to run factory machinery?

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factories could be built anywhere

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During the 19th century, which part of the world was directly colonized by Europeans? Asia, Russia, Africa, Greenland

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Africa

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Although not directly colonized, China was divided up into what?

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Spheres of influence

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What was the greatest impact of the opening of the Panama Canal? Options: helped ease tension between Great Britain and the colonies, Gave the countries of South Africa more power to control trade, The time it took to get from the Atlantic to the Pacific was cut in half, Tourism skyrocketed

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The time it took to get from the Atlantic to the Pacific was cut in half

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What was the Boxer Rebellion?

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Chinese peasants tried to get foreign influence out of china.

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What occurred at the Berlin Conference?

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Several European powers divided Africa up into colonies

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Economic Competition, Nationalism, Political Power, Social Darwinism, missionary spirit, and 'White Man's Burden' were some of the motives for which political system?

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Imperialism

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What was the most important contribution of William Wilberforce?

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Led the fight to end slavery in Britain

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Why was the Suez Canal important to the British?

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linked them to their colony in India

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The idea that government should not interfere with or regulate industries and businesses

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