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.

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.

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

The idea that the European peoples had a unique duty to "civilize" the non-white races of the world has often been referred to as:

• The Scramble for Africa
• Social Darwinism
• Manifest Destiny
• The White Man's Burden

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.

Leader of Hawaii when the American businesses over threw the government by surrounding her throne at gunpoint.

• Sanford Dole
• Queen Liliokahlani
• Queen Kalakaua  
• Jose Marti

What was the goal of President Taft's Dollar Diplomacy?

• Help US allies increase readiness of armed forces
• Raise living standards of people in poverty-stricken countries
• Support development of democracies in Central America
• Create stability abroad for benefit of US economic interests