Imperialism

Which of these best describes the Scramble for Africa?

• Imperialist powers sliced Africa amongst themselves by drawing borders on a map

• Diplomats worked with tribal leaders to determine how to colonize countries in Africa

• European countries worked to finance capital expansion in African nations through loans.

• The United States used the Roosevelt Corollary to prevent nations from colonizing Africa.

Define "colony."

• a country which is controlled by a more powerful country.

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

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

• Having power and influence over others.

Define "exploit."

• To give someone their fair share of the credit or pay.

• To clearly define something.

• To treat unfairly by using someone’s work or ideas and giving them very little in return

• A secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose

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.

Which of the following is true about the Boxer Rebellion?

• The rebellion took place in Japan.

• The Boxers were trying to keep Christianity in China.

• The Boxers were unhappy with foreign influence in China.

• The Boxers were able to drive out the foreigners from China.

The Monroe Doctrine prevented Europe from taking over countries in __________________

• North America only

• South America only

• Asia

• North and South America

During US imperialism, the US wanted Hawaii for what reason?

• sugar
• oil
• pineapple
• gold

What territories did the US gain as a result of its victory over Spain in the Spanish-American War?

• Philippines, Puerto Rico, Panama
• Philippines, Puerto Rico, Guam, Cuba
• Puerto Rico, Panama, Haiti

The Boxer Rebellion refers to when:

• The nations of the West united to put down a rebellion against their influence in China
• A war when the people of Africa learned personal fighting styles to try to resist the European armies
• A rebellion erupted amongst British soldiers over bad pay and rations in their colonies, and they tried to "box" their way out of service
• The French people took up boxing in protest of the imperial policies of their government