Imperialism & WWI

The “white man’s burden” proposed by Rudyard Kipling refers to

• the cost of abolishing slavery in Africa.

• the need for Christian missionaries to undermine Islam in Africa and Asia.

• the moral duty of the west to work to “civilize” the rest of the world.

• the cost of creating and supporting an empire.

One factor that motivated imperialism was the

• Support of international peacekeeping operations

• Development of closer political ties with European nations

• Acquisition of new markets and sources of raw materials

• Closing of China to all foreign trade

Where/how did Europeans divide up Africa?

• Berlin Conference

• Congress of Vienna

• Dual monarchy

• War of the Roses

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

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Economic motives for imperialism include _________.

• a desire to spread Christianity
• a need for military bases around the world
• a need for raw materials to be used in factories
• a desire to gain glory

What countries imperialized?  (Did the taking over)

• England, France, Japan and the US
• Italy, Cuba, India and Australia
• Haiti, Cuba, Japan and the Philippines
• England, Australia, Europe and Africa

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

Who was excluded from the Berlin Conference?

• representatives for the US
• representatives of European countries
• representatives of African countries
• representatives of the 3rd Estate

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What revolution led to imperialism in Africa in the mid-1800s?

• French

• Industrial

• Scientific

• American

What two continents did the Europeans focus their imperialistic tactics on?

• Asia and Africa

• Africa and Europe

• Asia and Europe

• Europe and America