Imperialism

Imperialism is __________.

• when a powerful nation uses its resources to help a weaker nation
• when a weaker nation invites a powerful nation to help it industrialize
• when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation

Why did nations want to be imperialistic?

• They wanted prestige among other nations
• They needed more natural resources
• They needed more markets to sell industrial goods
• All of the Above

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

Britain took over Egypt to ensure access to this canal

• Suez

• Panama

• Philipine

• Spanish

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

What happened as a result of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885? 

• France and Britain agreed to govern their African colonies jointly. 
• There was less fighting between African leaders and European powers. 
• African leaders voiced their suggestions for better relations with European powers. 
• Europeans divided Africa into colonies without consulting African leaders. 

The Meiji Restoration helped Japan become a ...

• traditional nation
• mighty world power
• island to itself

an area in which an imperial power has complete rights and privileges in trade or investment

• protectorate
• colonialism
• sphere of influence
• imperialism

New Imperialism was focused mainly in 

• North and South America
• Africa and Asia
• Antarctica and Australia
• Europe

Economic motives for imperialism include _________.

• a desire to spread Christianity
• a need for military bases around the world
• a need for raw materials to be used in factories
• a desire to gain glory