Imperialism

Which of these was NOT a reason European powers colonized Africa and Asia?

• They wanted to acquire power and prestige

• They wanted to gain access to natural resources such as gold, rubber, timber, and metals

• They had a mission to civilize "inferior races"

• They wanted to protect weaker nations from other foreign influences

Define "imperialism."

• the policy of extending the rule or authority of an empire or nation over foreign countries, or of acquiring and holding colonies.

• loyalty and devotion to a nation

• the power to do as one pleases

• an area of land under the jurisdiction (rule) of a ruler or state.

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

Industrialization affected the relationships between industrialized nations and non-industrialized nations because it

• was the driving force behind imperialism. 

• weakened economic ties between nations. 

• allowed industrialized nations to take slaves. 

• enabled the two types of nations to strengthen each other.

In which country did the Industrial Revolution begin?

• The United States

• England

• France

• Germany

What are identical components that can be used in place of each other?

• Interchangeable parts

• Factories

• Dynamos

• Assembly Lines

The theory used to justify imperialist expansion was ?

• Social Darwinism

• Annexation

• Assimilation

• Protectorate

Motives for imperialism in Africa include?

• Economics

• Social Darwinism

• Missionary desires

• All of the above

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

the belief that some societies are better than others

• Social Darwinism

• expansionism

• militarism

• colonialism