Causes of Imperialism

Second Stage of European Imperialism (Cause and Effect)

Multiple Choice

What was the positive effect of Imperialism in India?

• India became dependent on supplies from outside nations

• Education in India advanced

• Industries and economy was destroyed

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

How did Great Britain balance trade in China in their favor?

• Great Britain traded products such as silk, tea and spices to China

• Great Britain convinced the Qing Dynasty to open more trade ports

• British merchants began to trade opium

• British army defeats the Qing Dynasty in war

Multiple Choice

How did the Opium Wars affect the European Countries?

• The Qing Dynasty lost its control over the land of China

• Chinese officials became unable to stop opium from being imported

• European powers gained control over Chinese territory

• The Qing Dynasty was forced to sign one-sided treaties

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a contributing factor to why European countries imperialized others?

• More resources were needed by European countries

• Nationalistic views by European nations

• Slave labor was wanted to work jobs for less pay

• All of the above