Do Now PAP World History 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
• when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation

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

Europeans feeling of duty to Christianize and civilize foreign colonies

• White Man's Burden
• Sepoy Rebellion
• Zulu War
• Meiji Restoration

The________________________ was formed to trade exotic Asian goods in Europe & America

• British East India

• Northern Asia Trade

• British West India

• Virginia Joint Stock

What does this map support?

• US fought the Spanish navy in Atlantic and Pacific
• Spanish-American War led to new US territories
• America became a colonial power in South America by surrounding it
• Panama Canal is critical to US trade