Imperialism

Identify the best explanation of imperialism from the options below:

• A shift from an agrarian society to an industrial society

• The complete control of one ruler or political party of the citizens of a country.

• Control of one country or political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region.

In the past, European nations conquered other lands, made them into colonies, and controlled their economies. This statement describes a situation that resulted from the..

• industrialization of Europe and the need for raw materials.

• Desire of Europeans to spread communism throughout the world

• requests of developing nations for modern machines and technology.

Which of the following statements best describes the political benefits of imperialism?

• "The more land we take the more power we will have."

• We can spread our religious beliefs.

• we can bring the natural resources from the mother country to the colony.

• imperialism helps the territories because they learn our language and our culture.

Ethnic conflict in Africa is most likely the effect of which European policy?

• Carving up Africa with little regard for traditional patterns of settlement or ethnic boundaries.

• Production of cash crops as opposed to traditional crops.

• Policy of converting indigenous people of Africa to Christianity.

The idea that imperial domination (taking control of another country ) of weaker races is nature's way of improving humanity is most closely tied to which of the following theories?

• Mercantilism

• Absolute monarchy

• Social Darwinism

• Democracy

The political cartoon reflects which of the following motives for imperialism?

• Religion

• Economic

• Militarism

• Exploration

Why did Britain call India the jewel in the crown?

• India was the only country that didn't resist British control

• India had a vast supply of diamonds and emeralds

• India's population and natural resources made it the most valuable of all of the British colonies.