European Imperialism

Which statement would Social Darwinists most likely support?

• Stronger groups have the right to rule and control weaker groups.
• Public education should be guaranteed to all members of a society.
• Political equality strengthens the effectiveness of government.
• Universal suffrage is a basic human right.

This explorer and missionary discovered new information about the interior of Africa and caused   great interest in African imperialism by Europeans?

• David Livingstone
  
• Matthew Perry
• Robert Fulton
• Victor Emmanuel

Why did the British trade opium in China?

• China always traded opium from India so this continued when Britain took over India.
• China allowed all other European nations to trade in China except Britain.
• China required that any foreign nation that wanted to trade in China bring opium.
• China had no interest in European goods so the British used opium to gain trade in China.

One result of the Opium War was that China

• gained control of Hong Kong.
• regained control of Manchuria.
• adopted democratic reforms.
• D. was divided into spheres of influence.

Which piece of technology did NOT aid global trade?

• combustion engines to power railroads

• steam powered ships

• building of massive new canals

• building of massive new rail networks

The argument that the human species improves when more intelligent and resourceful people thrive and prosper, while weak and stupid people die out, is referred to as:

• Social Darwinism
• Social Gospel
• Linnaean Model
• Pinnacle of Creation

The infamous "Scramble for Africa" referred to:

• A major race that was held across the plains of Africa
• A period when the European powers conquered and divided most of Africa amongst themselves
• A war that Britain launched against the Boers in South Africa
• A period when the European powers rushed to establish friendly relations with nations across Africa

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.

What happened as a result of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885? 

• France and Britain agreed to govern their African colonies jointly. 
• There was less fighting between African leaders and European powers. 
• African leaders voiced their suggestions for better relations with European powers. 
• Europeans divided Africa into colonies without consulting African leaders. 

 Why was India called the "jewel in the crown"?

• It was the most valuable of all Britain's colonies.
• The success of India's self sufficient economy strengthened Britain.
• The sepoy were a perfect model of successful imperialism.
• it had vast supply of diamonds, rubies, and sapphires.