Unit 2: Imperialism and WWI

What were three weaknesses of non-European regions that allowed European powers to control or colonize them?

• They did not have the most advanced military equipment.

• They were resigned to the fate of being ruled by foreigners.

• They were weakened by trade restrictions and blockades.

• There was a lack of unity among members of various groups.

The Europeans began to colonize areas rich in resources such as rubber and petroleum after the Industrial Revolution.

• True

• False

Factories transformed such raw materials into finished goods, but they needed new government support to sell these finished goods.

• True

• False

Which three of the following outcomes are associated with European imperialism?

• Creation of ethnic and language diversity in the African continent

• The dominance of the Spanish language and Roman Catholic religion in Mexico

• The existence of a Western-style government in South Asian countries

• French being the official language of several African countries

In which two nations or regions of the world did Europeans primarily establish colonies during New Imperialism?

• Africa

• Japan

• South America

• India

India proved to be of great economic importance to the British in the nineteenth century

• Ttue

• False

Which of the following conditions did the local population of an imperialized nation commonly face?

• They were banned from migrating to foreign lands to seek employment and a livelihood.

• They had to elect a new government body.

• They rarely had any rights and lived like second-class citizens in their own nation.

• They were rarely expected to learn and follow the cultural practices of the imperialist nation.

What was the main goal of Japanese modernization?

• To avoid colonization by colonizing other weaker nations

• To avoid China’s fate by making Japan strong

• To stay out of the growing industrial revolution

• To end Japan’s monarchy and introduce democracy

Which area was colonized by Great Britain?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which area was colonized by the United States?

• A

• B

• C

• D