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.

What was the name of the war where Britain sent navy to force China to allow Britain to sell opium in China

• Opium War

• War of 1812

• War of the worlds

• English war

What is domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region

• Imperialism

• Industrialization

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The view that a nations most "fit" to survive had the right to dominate others

• Dominator

• Survivalist

• Social Darwinism

• Winner

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.