Imperialism & Nationalism

Based on the text, what is imperialism?

Name one European country that had control over and African or Asian region/country. What region/country did they control?

For what two reasons did European rulers seek to maintain colonies abroad?

What were the two ways in which Europeans attempted to justify imperialism? Explain both ideas.

According to the passage, what is the difference between formal colonialism and economic colonialism?

Country X is rich in diamonds. It does however not have its own government and legal systems; its leaders live in a different country that conquered Country X thirty years ago. Which type of colonialism is described here?

• Formal

• Economic

Satina lives in Demarrara, which is an independent nation. They trade generous amounts of cocoa beans, bananas, and metals, per the orders of their former colonizer. Which type of colonialism is described here?

• Formal

• Economic

Abe is from Woyola. The Woyola people have their own culture and customs, but the government is headed by British officials, who are not native to Woyola. Which type of colonialism is described here?

• Formal

• Economic

How did the Industrial Revolution contribute to European imperialism in Africa?

How were African ethnic groups impacted by European imperialism?