Causes of Imperialism

The Causes of Imperialism

A look at economic, political and social causes

Modern World History

Economic
Political
Social

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Important Terms to Know

Match

Match the term and the definition

• Social

• Political

• Economic

Having to do with people or culture

Having to do with government

Having to do with the economy

• Having to do with people or culture

• Having to do with government

• Having to do with the economy

1) Economic - Colonies were a source of natural resources (raw materials) and markets for manufactured goods
2) Political - Colonies were a source of national pride (nationalism); the race for territory was a race for political power
3) Social - Belief in the superiority of the white race, Christianity and European culture; duty to "Christianize and civilize" inferior races

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Causes of Imperialism

Multiple Choice

Decide if the source shows an economic, political or social cause for imperialism.

• Economic

• Political

• Social

Multiple Choice

Decide if the source shows an economic, political or social cause for imperialism.

• Economic

• Political

• Social

Multiple Choice

Decide if the source shows an economic, political or social cause for imperialism.

• Economic

• Political

• Social

Multiple Choice

Decide if the source shows an economic, political or social cause for imperialism.

• Economic

• Political

• Social

Multiple Choice

Decide if the source shows an economic, political or social cause for imperialism.

• Economic

• Political

• Social

Multiple Choice

Decide if the source shows an economic, political or social cause for imperialism. This one has two potential right answers. Pick the one that is the better answer.

• Economic

• Political

• Social

Multiple Choice

Decide if the source shows an economic, political or social cause for imperialism.

• Economic

• Political

• Social

Multiple Choice

Decide if the source shows an economic, political or social cause for imperialism.

• Economic

• Political

• Social

Multiple Select

Decide if the source shows an economic, political or social cause for imperialism. Two are correct.

• Economic

• Political

• Social

Multiple Choice

Decide if the source shows an economic, political or social cause for imperialism. Two are correct.

• Economic

• Political

• Social