Imperialism

What years best represent the beginning and ending of the time period referred to as IMPERIALISM?

• 1865

• 1914

• 1885

• 1918

Extending power over weaker countries or territories for the Economic, Political or Social benefit of the stronger country; This can also be described as the desire of stronger countries to BUILD AN EMPIRE.

• Conservatism

• Nationalism

• Liberalism

• Imperialism

What did those countries who participated in Imperialism and built empires have in common?

• They were governed by a brutal dictator

• They were ALL European countries

• They were industrial or industrializing countries.

The idea that the strongest countries survive; Also the belief that non Europeans were inferior to Europeans;

• White Man's Burden

• Social Darwinism

• Laissez Faire

• Scramble for Africa

Because Europeans believed the were superior to peoples in Africa and Asia they believed that it was their duty to spread their culture and advances to the underdeveloped parts of the world.

• Social Darwinism

• White Man's Burden

• Liberalism

• Conservatism

The invasion, occupation division and colonization of Africa by Europeans during the period of New Imperialism was referred to as...

• The Race to Africa

• The Game for Africa

• The Scramble for Africa

In order to avoid unnecessary conflicts during the colonization of Africa, European countries decided to meet and determine rules for dividing up Africa; No African leaders were invited. This meeting in 1884/1885 was called..

• Wannsee Conference

• European Conference

• South African Conference

• Berlin Conference

When a country claims a territory based on the importance of its location it is referred to as Geopolitical. Which of the following would be examples of Geopolitical claims during Imperialism?

• The British colonizing Egypt because of the Suez Canal

• Italy claiming Libya because of its oil supply

• The United States claiming the Philippines because of its close proximity to China

• The French claiming Indo China to keep the British from monopolizing trade in Southeast Asia

A form of control in which a territory is claimed by a stronger country; The territory is ruled directly or indirectly; This territory provides economic and political benefits for the stronger country.

• Colony

• Protectorate

• Sphere of Influence

A form of control in which a country or territory rules itself, BUT relies on the protection of an outside power (Liberia’s relationship with the United States)

• Colony

• Protectorate

• Sphere of Influence