European Imperialism

Stronger nations taking over weak nations..

• Nationalism

• Industrialism

• Imperialism

• WWI

Which of the following could be a major cause for Imperialism in Europe?

• Many nations wanted to go to war with one another

• Religious freedom was needed in the un-claimed countries

• Natural resources and more room for industries was needed

• Land was cheaper in the weaker nations, which was needed for power

An area in which an outside power claims exclusive investment or trading privileges

• Colony

• Protectorate

• Sphere of Influence

• Economic Imperialism

A Country/territory governed internally by a foreign power

• Colony

• Protectorate

• Sphere of Influence

• Economic Imperialism

A country/territory with it's own internal government but under the control of an outside power

• Colony

• Protectorate

• Sphere of Influence

• Economic Imperialism

Which of the following are evidence of European Racism?

• Christian missionaries going to other nations to spread their religion

• European nations involving other smaller nations in their industry

• European nations claiming it is their "burden" to bring western culture to smaller nations

• European nations creating new jobs in less developed nations

The 19th century term “White Man’s Burden” reflects the idea that

• Asians and Africans were equal to Europeans

• Asians and Africans would be grateful for European help

• Imperialism was opposed by most Europeans

• Europeans had a responsibility to improve the lives of the colonial peoples

Why did European traders begin purchasing slaves in the 1600s?

• cheap labor for the colonies
• cheap labor for European factories
• to educate slaved Africans
• to free slaved Africans

Why did Europeans keep coming to Africa after the end of the slave trade?

• to modernize the region
• raw materials
• to convert Africans to Christianity
• to educate the natives

What is imperialism?

• A system of establishing a colony on each continent.
• A system where a weak country asks to join with a stronger country for economic reasons.
• A system of banks set up in various colonies.
• A system of acquiring colonies to provide raw materials for a stronger country.