Imperialism Post Test

In the late 1800s, interest in imperialism was revived. The term imperialism refers to a system in which

• Dictators overthrow democratically elected governments.

• Absolute monarchs are restored to the throne by military force

• Most goods are created by machine instead of by hand.

• One nation uses its strength to exert economic, political and military control over less powerful nations. 

What was the primary economic motivation for European imperialism in Africa and Asia in the late 19th century?

• Europeans felt it was their solemn duty to spread Christianity throughout Asia and Africa.

• Europeans felt that cultural and linguistic differences between themselves and Africans could be easily overcome. 

• Europeans felt that Africa could be easily conquered and subdued by superior European military technology.

• Europeans felt African labor and natural resources could be exploited for the benefit of European industries.

In the late 19th century, many Chinese people were frustrated with corruption and inefficiency in the Chinese government, and resented European influence in their country. Why did many Chinese people oppose European influence?

• European attempts to assimilate the Chinese into European culture did not go far enough.

• The development of European spheres of influence in Chinese markets hurt China's economy.

• Europeans seemed uninterested in utilizing China's vast labor force and natural resources to their full potential.

• Europeans had done too little to help suppress the Boxer Rebellion. 

Which phrase BEST completes this list?

   Reasons for European Imperialism

 • Raw materials were needed for industry 

 • New markets were required for goods

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• Inexpensive labor was needed to manufacture products

• The influence of labor unions was weakened

• Isolationism led to the desire for stronger militaries

• The need for agricultural technology increased

Use the quote below to answer the question that follows.

“It is [the Africans] who carry the 'Black man's burden'. They have not withered away before the white man's occupation. Indeed ... Africa has ultimately absorbed within itself every Caucasian and, for that matter, every Semitic invader, too. In hewing out for himself a fixed abode in Africa, the white man has massacred the African in heaps. The African has survived, and it is well for the white settlers that he has.... “

- Edward Morel, .The Black Man‘s Burden. 

The statement above could be described as 

• An objective source of factual information.

• A biased statement in support of European imperialism.

• a biased criticism of European imperialism

• a biased criticism of the Enlightenment 

In an attempt to modernize Japan in the late 19th century, the leaders of the Meiji government decided to

• Study western institutions and technology.

• Maintain a policy of isolationism.

• Establish close relations with China.

• End the political power of the Buddhists.

Which image best reflects how the belief in social Darwinism contributed to European imperialism in Africa and Asia? 

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The growth of imperialism from the late 1870s to 1914 was sparked by the desire of

• nations to become culturally varied by attracting new immigrants

• nations to find sources of raw materials to help industrial growth

• business people for their country to become isolationist

• political leaders to improve the conditions of poorer countries

In the late 1800s, support grew in European Nations and the U.S. for building a large modern navy to

• protect themselves from invasion.

• civilize other inferior groups of people in foreign lands

• to protect foreign people from other countries so that they stay independent

• defend their interests abroad and set up military bases overseas

Two objectives of imperialism were

• to trade and provide well-paying jobs for native people

• missionary work and trade

• stabilize the government and maintain religious practices

• to maintain the area’s indigenous culture and traditions