imperialism 8

What is the meaning of imperialism?

• the practice of building an empire by taking over other nations
• the belief that a country should avoid involvement in the affairs of other countries
• areas of land where foreign nations could control trade and natural resources

What was the primary cause of imperialism?

• Militarism
• Industrialization
• Fascination
• Realization

What was the main reason European powers colonize smaller nations?

• Spread diseases
• Spread beliefs
• Acquire natural resources
• Get rich quick

the belief that some societies or people are naturally better than others

• Social Darwinism
• expansionism
• militarism
• colonialism

Where did the Industrial Revolution begin?

• Germany

• France

• Great Britain

• United States

How did the Industrial Revolution affect the cities?

• Made the crime rate decrease
• Led to an increase in farm workers
• Make the cities cleaner and safer
• Led to an increase in population in the cities

What was the first industry affected by the Industrial Revolution?

• Automobile
• Railroad
• Textile
• Telephone

What was the purpose of labor unions?

• Negotiate as a group for bigger factories
• Negotiate as a group for better working conditions
• Negotiate as a group for a political revolution
• Negotiate as a group for a social revolution

When workers in a union refuse to work until conditions improve

• Urbanization
• Labor Union
• Factory System
• Strike

What is one reason why employers would hire women instead of men?

• Women work harder
• Women can do more difficult tasks
• Women have more work experience than men
• Employers could pay women less money