Imperialism (TCI)

Which of the following was an impact of imperialism in Europe?

• Many leaders of colonized nations were educated in Western universities

• Enlightenment

• Independence Revolutions

• Led some non-imperial powers to reject Western customs

What was the key factor in the British victory at the Battle of Omdurman?

• Religion

• Enlightenment

• Industrialization

• Government

What were the only 2 independent nations in Africa?

• Ethiopia & Liberia

• South Africa & Rhodesia

• Congo & Angola

• Nigeria & Algeria

What is imperialism?

• a state takes political and economic control of areas beyond its borders

• area which the economic interests of one nation influence other nations

• indirect social, political, or economic influence exerted by dominant state

• based on prejudices related to racial differences

What 2 things ended the old imperialism(colonial system)?

• Independence Revolutions & End of the slave trade

• Enlightenment & French Revolution

• Adoption of the Gregorian Calendar & Enlightenment

• End of the slave trade & Enlightenment

What did industrial powers bring back to their factories from their colonies?

• Resources

• People

• Ideas

• Territory

What did industrial powers want colonies after they had made their products?

• Markets

• Ideas

• Religion

• Capital

Which of the following was a political motive for imperialism?

• Gave them an advantage over their rivals

• Helped politicians gain support for their foreign policy

• Gave them assistance with cooperation with their rivals

• Increased their country's sense of anguish and disgust

How was imperialism seen as an economic motive?

• Eventually, these territories will yield resources, labor and marketplaces

• These territories served as taxable sources of revenue

• These territories would send manufactured goods back to the mother country

• They offered a location for a booming tourist industry

Why did Westerners accept the "White Man's Burden"?

• Because they saw themselves as superior to Asians and Africans

• Because it was the economically smart thing to do

• Because they saw it as an unattainable goal that had to be overcame

• Because they had nothing better to do