Imperialism

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Imperialism is __________.

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when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation

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Economic motives for imperialism include _________.

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a need for raw materials to be used in factories

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The race for European countries to claim land in Africa was called the _________.

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Scramble for Africa

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Why were European countries interested in colonizing Africa during the Age of Imperialism?

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They wanted Africa's natural resources.

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Why were the Sepoys offended by the new weapons that used animal fat to grease the gun cartridges?

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Most Sepoys were Muslim or Hindu and their religions had specific rules about cows and pigs.

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Which of the following is true about the Boxer Rebellion? The rebellion took place in Japan. The Boxers were trying to keep Christianity in China. The Boxers were unhappy with foreign influence in China. The Boxers were able to drive out the foreigners from China.

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The Boxers were unhappy with foreign influence in China.

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This country in Asia was known as Britain's "crown jewel".

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India

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The Monroe Doctrine prevented Europe from taking over countries in __________________

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North and South America

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Africa was controlled mainly by all of the following, except: France, Britain, Belgium, Russia

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Russia

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During US imperialism, the US wanted Hawaii for what reason? Options: sugar, silver, pineapple, gold

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sugar