Imperialism

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European imperialists redrew the map of Africa with little regard for _______.

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ethnic boundaries

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Which of the following BEST summarizes the causes of imperialism in the late 1800s? Westerners wanted to spread their religion, sell manufactured goods, and gain territory to compete with other countries, Westerners wanted markets for their goods and to attract non-Western workers for their factories, Westerners wanted to spread their religion and educate people, Westerners wanted to conquer as much land as they could because they needed more territory.

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Westerners wanted to spread their religion, sell manufactured goods, and gain territory to compete with other countries.

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How did Western imperialism affect the culture of the colonies?

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Colonized people were encouraged to adopt Christianity and European culture, and local traditions weakened.

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The nineteenth century unification of Germany and Italy occurred due to the popularity of which of the following ideologies? socialism, fascism, liberalism, nationalism

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nationalism

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The Boxer Rebellion was fueled by a hatred for which of the following? foreigners, aristocracy, communism, taxes

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foreigners

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What was the name of the war where Britain sent navy to force China to allow Britain to sell opium in China?

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Opium War

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US entered war to gain control of Puerto Rico, Guam, Cuba, and the Philippines in this war...

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Spanish American War

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What happened as a result of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?

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Europeans divided Africa into colonies without consulting African leaders.

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The poem, The White Man's Burden, by Rudyard Kipling, represents the belief that European culture was _______.

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superior to other cultures

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an area in which an imperial power has complete rights and privileges in trade or investment

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sphere of influence