Imperialism Short Cycle

A country desiring to expand its power and wealth by seizing control of another country is engaging in

• imperialism

• communism

• militarism

• capitalism

Which statement BEST describes 19th-century European colonialism in Africa?

• Religious organizations were required to respect local customs.

• Native populations accepted democratic government reforms.

• Large standing armies were needed to maintain public order.

• Industrial nations competed for control of natural resources.

Which statement BEST explains imperialism?

• a government’s control over economic planning

• a policy of gaining colonies to establish new markets

• the publication of information to promote citizen loyalty

• the glorification of military power by political leaders

Many Europeans believed that their advanced technology made them superior to people whose societies were not technologically advanced. This concept is most closely associated with which theory?

• Marxism

• mercantilism

• Social Darwinism

• democratic republicanism

Social Darwinists in the late 1800s and early 1900s used the philosophy of “survival of the fittest” to justify which national action?

• supporting local humanitarian aid

• creating regional trade partnerships

• expanding existing colonial empires

• legislating progressive political reform

Based on the information in the map above, which statement BEST describes the British presence in Africa?

• Africans supported British efforts to establish colonies.

• British colonizers established control over a broad area of the African continent.

• African governments imported raw materials from the British.

• British colonization spread democratic principles throughout the African continent.

Use the information to complete the sentence.

Characteristics of the British Empire

• Built a large navy to protect merchant fleet and colonies

• Largest and most technically advanced merchant fleet in the world

• Very active in international trade

• Maintained colonies around the world

Based on this information, Great Britain became an empire because of its

• failure to defend its boundary with France.

• loss of colonies in North America.

• desire to control resources and trade.

• establishment of a constitutional monarchy.

How did Social Darwinist theory influence European actions in Africa?

• It established methods for controlling inland areas of Africa.

• It promoted an attitude of respect toward African cultures.

• It called for the industrialization of African states.

• It justified the exploitation of Africans.

Which area of Africa is known for successfully resisting European imperialism?

• Egypt

• Ethiopia

• Libya

• Mali

Which condition limited European colonization of Africa until the late 1800s?

• Europeans were focused on domestic affairs.

• European religious leaders opposed imperialism.

• African diseases and geography discouraged European expansion.

• Africa lacked resources needed in developed European economies.