Imperialism

What is Imperialism?

• Idea that being ruled by an emperor is better than a demcracy

• The conquering of foreign territories by powerful countries for natural resources & markets

• The exploration of new areas for colonization

• Diplomatic actions that lead to trade

What was not a form of Imperialism?

• Colony

• Protectorate

• City State

• Sphere of Influence

What was not true about Africa before the Europeans arrived?

• The continent was united into one kingdom

• There were over 1,000 languages & groups

• Europeans were kept out for 400+ years

• Only missionaries had explored the interior

What African territory was controlled by Belgium?

• Nigeria

• Morocco

• Egypt

• Congo

What happened at the Berlin Conference of 1884?

• African nations protested the colonization of Africa

• European countries meet to organize who gets what in Africa

• Napoleon Bonaparte leads a coalition of armies to conquer the Congo

• The Scramble for Africa led to the outbreak of World War 1

What was White Man's Burden?

• The idea that Europeans and Americans had to educate and civilize other nations

• The belief that the United States must spread from sea to shining sea

• The need for the West to spread their influence and control

• The competition between European nations to rule the world

What African nation successfully resisted European Colonization in the 1800's

• Congo

• Egypt

• Ethiopia

• South Africa

What large Western group controlled trade in South East Asia?

• Dutch East India Company

• British East Asia Corporation

• French Indochina Conglomerate

• Swiss East India Shipping

What was at the center of the series of wars that weakened the Qing Dynasty in China?

• Tea

• Opium

• Cotton

• Silk

What country opened Japan after centuries of isolation?

• Russia

• England

• The United States

• Japan