Imperialism Review

Which of these best describes Imperialism in the 1800s?

• China dominating Europe.

• European empires extending their power to other territories.

• Only The British Empire had claimed other territory.

Which of these describes "gunboat diplomacy"?

• European powers using naval and military might to gain power and persuade other nations.

• Britain using gunboats in Africa against the Zulu.

• The U.S. forcing Mexico to buy navy ships from them at increased prices.

Which of the following is NOT a motive for Imperialism?

• Gain resources

• Gain military power

• Social Darwinism

• Eliminating Disease

Why did the Anglo-Zulu war occur?

• The Zulus wanted to conquer the British Empire.

• Britain saw the Zulu as a threat to their influence in South Africa.

• The British wanted to protect surrounding nations from the Zulu.

The type of rule the British used in Africa was_____

This gave local peoples partial control over their nations. They were able to keep their cultural norms and customs as long as they followed British authority.

Describe the reasons for the Opium wars

Which of these were NOT part of the Japanese "Meiji Restoration"?

• Japan wanted to keep its Samurai class and not use Western weapons.

• Japan wanted to modernize its economy and industrialize.

• Japan wanted to become more Western in its culture.

• Japan wanted to become an Imperial Power