Imperialism

What effect has imperialism in Africa had on the borders of African nations today?

• They are based on physical features and natural borders in Africa.

• They are based on vague descriptions, and few nations agree about their borders.

• They are based on the territories of historic African cultures and language groups.

• They are based on the arbitrary borders of old European empires.

To sum up the whole, the British rule has been—morally, a great blessing; politically, peace and order on one hand, blunders on the other; materially, impoverishment . . . The natives call the British system 'Sakar ki Churi,' 'the knife of sugar.' That is to say there is no oppression, it is all smooth and sweet, but it is the knife, notwithstanding.—Dadabhai Naoroji, the first Indian elected to the British Parliament, in a speech during 1871 about the impact of Great Britain on India

What does the quotation above show about the impact of imperialism on territory that was controlled by Great Britain?

• Imperialism created disorder and very negative outcomes.

• The effects of imperialism were very positive.

• Controlled territories benefited materially from imperialism

• There were positive effects as well as negative effects.

Which of the following is true about imperialism in China during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

• China became part of the British Empire after the Second Opium War.

• Imperial nations left China alone because it was not considered valuable.

• China was the only Asian empire that could compete with the U.S. or Europe.

• Different countries fought China to take its land and control its resources.

Which of the following did the United States control through imperialist policy around the turn of the 20th century?

• Philippines

• China

• India

• Congo

Based on the map, what can be assumed about future generations of Africans that lived in northwestern Africa?

• Most of the people learned how to speak Portuguese.

• The people had the ability to rule their own nations.

• Their culture was heavily influenced by the French.

• Many people were influenced by the Anglican church.

As different European countries colonized Africa, Asia, and South America, they spread much of their culture to their new land. In some cases, the European leadership forced the local people to adopt European beliefs, political and economic practices, and ideals.

Which of the following statements is true about the effects of imperialism?

• Imperialism destroyed local traditions.

• Imperialism destroyed previously strong economies.

• Imperialism boosted the economies of all poor nations.

• Imperialism eliminated many religions.

In 1914, what were the only two independent countries in Africa?

• Algeria and Uganda

• Madagascar and Nigeria

• Libya and Mozambique

• Ethiopia and Liberia

In 1875, Egypt sold its shares of the Suez Canal to pay off debts. Which country bought the shares?

• Italy

• Portugal

• Germany

• Great Britain

In 1910, the colonies of Transvaal, the Orange Free State, Cape Colony, and Natal were united to form the Union of South Africa. Which of the following statements is true regarding the Union of South Africa?

• Blacks had more political power than whites.

• Blacks and whites did not have equal rights.

• All people living there were given an equal share of land.

• All people were given British citizenship.

Europe's influence spread rapidly throughout the 19th century as it colonized Africa and Southeast Asia. Power and wealth were the driving forces in the search for raw materials to send back to European factories to produce manufactured goods. Through industrialization and the creation of strong nation-states, Europe was able to dominate the colonies and take whatever they needed – raw materials, crops, or cheap labor. Many European countries justified their actions by claiming that

• they were preventing people in colonies from immigrating to European cities.

• they were preventing wars in the colonies by providing jobs and healthcare.

• the people in the colonies had the same rights and privileges as European citizens.

• they were bringing the benefits of their superior civilization to savages.