European Imperialism

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A policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other countries politically, socially, or economically.

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Imperialism

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Which of the following statements BEST describes European imperialism in the 1800s? European imperialism had no political motives, The Industrial Revolution was a driving force behind European imperialism, European imperialism was motivated by humanitarian goals, European imperialism did not address cultural differences

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The Industrial Revolution was a driving force behind European imperialism

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How did the Industrial Revolution encourage imperialism?

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It created a need for raw materials and markets

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Form of imperial rule: European officials completely governed colony

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Direct rule

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Form of imperial rule: Approved local officials govern and implement laws made by European nation

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Indirect rule

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The primary form of imperial rule European powers used in China

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Spheres of influence

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The British governed their colonies by

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using local rulers

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Western nations were able to expand their control over Asia and Africa quickly because they had strong governments, advanced technology, and military power.

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had strong governments, advanced technology, and military power

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How did Westerners justify their right to rule over other people?

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They believed that Western culture was superior to others.

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Which of these was NOT a major reason that European powers colonized Africa and Asia? They wanted to acquire power and prestige, They wanted to gain access to natural resources such as gold & rubber, They had a mission to civilize "inferior races", They wanted to protect weaker nations from other foreign influences

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They wanted to protect weaker nations from other foreign influences