The Age of Imperialism

How did the rise of industrialization in the 1700s and 1800s lead to the growth of imperialism in the 1800s and 1900s?

• European nations had learned to cooperate and divide colonial resources in order to reduce competition.
• European nations were in competition for resources and markets, so began a rush to global colonial control.
• Because Europeans possessed advanced technology, they believed they were entitled to take land from "inferior" peoples. 
• Imperialism led to a race to manufacture bigger & better weapons, leading to warfare in Africa and Europe.

Which of the following was NOT a factor in the push for Imperialism among Industrialized nations?

• Racism
• Sexism
• Nationalism
• Industrialism

Which of the following technological advances from the Industrial Revolution was LEAST important to Imperialism?

• Steam locomotive
• Rifle
• Telegraph
• Telephone

What was the name of the meeting held by various European countries in order to peacefully and logically divide Africa's resources among themselves?

• The Vienna Congress
• The Berlin Conference
• The Versailles Association
• The Geneva Convention

Theodore Roosevelt claimed that Imperialism was necessary to "protect our little brown brothers."  What type of "protection" was provided?

• Colonial powers taught locals skills in order to lift them up and make them more powerful.
• Colonial powers provided locals with western-style education to open economic opportunities for them.
• Colonial powers believed the people native to their colonies were inferior, and needed to be dominated to prosper.
• Colonial powers believed it was their duty to go to war to protect locals from all enemies who threatened them.

What nickname was given to India because it was the most lucrative colony in the British Empire? 

• Victoria's Treasure Box
• The Jewel in the Crown
• The Indian Sapphire
• The Star of India

What was the impact of Imperialism on India between 1840-1940?

• They were given access to advancements in technology, education, and economic methods, so their civilization flourished.
• While they lost some rights to British rule, overall the people of India were pleased to be associated with the British Empire and all they provided.
• While they received some modern advantages, the people of India had an advanced culture already, and they resented British paternalism.
• India's culture and economy were all but destroyed by the British desire to plunder its resources and impose its own way of life.

What is an action taken by Imperialist nations that helped to both modernize and control their colonies?

• They built many factories and army bases
• They built railroads and telegraph stations
• They built roads and bridges to improve mobility
• They built telephone networks and canals

Which of the following territories was desired by Imperialist nations because of their rich resources and strategic location?

• Pacific Rim
• South Pacific
• Australia and New Zealand
• Sri Lanka and Singapore

Why did American farmers, especially in the South, want to annex Hawaii and the Caribbean Islands as US territories?

• They wanted a tropical vacation spot that was close to home.
• They wanted to open the market for tropical fruits like pineapples and bananas.
• They believed it would help the nation heal after the Civil War.
• They believed it would help them monopolize sugar production.