Imperialism Intro

When a stronger country takes over a weaker country. 

• Nationalism
• Imperialism
• Militarism 
• Alliance System 

What is a colony?

• The result of imperialism; when a foreign country owns you
• When you are best buddies with another country
• A place where ants live
• When you are at war with another country

Which two continents were sought after the most during imperialism?

• Europe and America
• Europe and Africa
• Africa and Asia
• Asia and the Americas

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

the policy of setting up overseas settlements for raw materials and markets

• imperialism

• colonialism

• sphere of influence

• protectorate

A group of countries under a single authority is known as

• empire

• colony

• "mother country

• alliance

How did European Imperialism expand?

• Powerful countries helped countries less fortunate.

• It expanded because of Europe’s increasing power due to the Industrial Revolution which helped their economic and military strength.

• England won a major war and their power increased.

• England lost a major war and their power increased.

Which region was the driving force behind the Age of Imperialism?

• Europe

• Africa

• Asia

• South America

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

Choose all that apply. Why did European nations think imperialism was a good idea?

• they benefitted and got more power as a result

• it gave them natural resources to use in their factories

• they believed their culture and religion should be spread

• they had the tools and machines to successfully imperialize