Scramble for Africa 9-3

How was New Imperialism different from Old Imperialism?

• It was more peaceful

• There was increased economic/political control

• There is no difference

• The well-being of the people was prioritized

What is the "white man's burden?"

• White men are a threat to society

• White men are superior and must help primitive people civilize

• White men are always trying to make money

• White men did not enjoy living in Europe due to the climate

What did the Suez Canal do?

• Connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

• Connected the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea

• Connected the Great Lakes to the Hudson River

• Connected the Baltic Sea to the Indian Ocean

What was the result of the Sepoy Rebellion?

• Egypt became controlled by France

• Britain directly controls India

• The Russian king is overthrown

• Spain and Portugal become united

What happened at the Berlin Conference?

• Asia was divided up amongst European powers

• Africa was divided up amongst European powers

• South America was divided up amongst European powers

• Ottoman Empire was divided up amongst European powers

What was the result of the Russo-Japanese War?

• It was a stalemate

• Japan agrees to split territory with Russia

• Japan defeats Russia

• It led to a continental war