European Imperialism

A policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other countries politically, socially. or economically.

• Militarism

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

• Darwinism

Which of the following statements BEST describes European imperialism in the 1800s?

• European imperialism had no political motives

• The Industrial Revolution was a driving force behind European imperialism

• European imperialism was motivated by humanitarian goals

• European imperialism did not address cultural differences

How did the Industrial Revolution encourage imperialism?

• It created a need for raw materials and markets

• It made westerners feel obligated to improve the human species

• It created a need for land

• It made Europeans feel sorry for their “little brothers”

Form of imperial rule: European officials completely governed colony

• Dictatorship

• Direct rule

• Indirect rule

• Protectorate

Form of imperial rule: Approved local officials govern and implement laws made by European nation

• Direct rule

• Indiret rule

• Protectorate

• Sphere of influence

Form of imperial rule: local rulers were left in place, but were expected to follow the advice of European advisers

• Protectorate

• Direct colony

• Sphere of influence

• Enterprise

Form of imperial rule: area in which an outside power claimed exclusive investment or trading privileges

• Protectorate

• Direct colony

• Sphere of influence

• Indirect colony

The primary advantage to forming a protectorate was that

• it was able to monitor the sphere of influence for the monarch

• it did not require a large commitment of military forces

• it was self-sufficient and practiced direct rule

• it was a center for converting Africans to Christianity

The form of imperial rule used by France to govern their colonies was

• designed to impose French culture on the colonies

• the same as that used by the British

• called a system of indirect rule

• designed to avoid military involvement

The primary form of imperial rule European powers used in China

• Indirect colonies

• Spheres of influence

• Enterprises

• Protectorates