Chapter 24/25 Imperialism

Imperialism is __________.

• when a powerful nation uses its resources to help a weaker nation

• when a weaker nation invites a powerful nation to help it industrialize

• when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation

• when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation

Why were European countries interested in colonizing Africa during the Age of Imperialism?

• They wanted Africa's natural resources

• They wanted land to develop new types of ships

• They wanted to create a perfect society

• They wanted to learn new languages

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The race for European countries to claim land in Africa was called the _________.

• Scramble for Africa

• African Marathon

• Great Competition

• Monopoly

US policy that says the US can trade within any "sphere of influence" in China

• Open-Door Policy
• Colonialism
• Monroe Doctrine
• Roosevelt Corollary

What resource did Britain want from India?

• cotton

• tea

• wheat

• coal

The United States was interested in Japan for their _____ ____________.

• technology

• physical features

• trade posts and raw materials

• naval bases

What was the name of the conflicts between Britain and China over trade rights?

• Opium Wars
• Anglo-Chinese Wars
• Clone Wars
• Hundred Days War

What rebels attacked foreigners in China and especially hated Chinese who converted to Christianity?

• The Boxers
• The Wuchang Clan
• Sworn Chinese Brotherhood
• The New Army

How did the loss of the Opium War impact China?

• It allowed foreign countries to imperialize China

• It caused Chinese peasants to rebel against their govt.

• China modernized and became an imperialist power

• China returned to isolationism from trade with the West

What is a sepoy?

• British soldiers
• Indian soldiers in British armies
• African soldiers
• African soldiers in British armies