Imperialism

Imperialism is __________.

• when a powerful nation uses its resources to help a weaker nation
• when a weaker nation invites a powerful nation to help it industrialize
• when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation
• when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation

Why did nations want to be imperialistic?

• They wanted prestige among other nations
• They needed more natural resources
• They needed more markets to sell industrial goods
• All of the Above

 What happened as a result of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885? 

• France and Britain agreed to combine African colonies
• less fighting between African leaders and European powers
• African leaders voiced their suggestions
• Europeans divided Africa into colonies 

 Imperialism was brought on as a result of 

• Democratic Revolutions 
• World War I 
• Industrialization 
• The Renaissance 

Native Indians who served in the British East India Co. army

• Raja
• Viceroy
• Sepoy

Imperialism led to political tensions between European countries?

• True

• False

The "White Man's Burden" means that Europeans felt they need to bring what to the rest of the word? (Pick 2)

• Civilization

• Christianity

• English

• Money

Why did Europeans want to colonize West Africa?

• Europeans needed a ready source of labor

• West Africa had many useful natural resources

• Britain and France had invested in scientific expeditions there

• Several African nations were on the verge of civil war

Which of the following is true about the Boxer Rebellion?

• The rebellion took place in Japan.

• The Boxers were trying to keep Christianity in China.

• The Boxers were unhappy with foreign influence in China.

• The Boxers were able to drive out the foreigners from China.

What does the phrase "the sun never sets over the British Empire" mean?

• it's always sunny in Britain

• it shows how large their empire was

• it shows how dangerous they were

• is a reference to the shiny money they had