Plantinga World History Imperialism One

What is "new imperialism?"

• Period of peace and non-interference in international affairs

• Period of colonial expansion by European powers, the United States, and Japan.

• Period of rapid industrialization in Europe by Japan and the United States

• Period of decolonization and independence movements in Africa and Asia

How did Industrial Revolution contribute to Imperialism?

• New technology led to a desire to conquer.

• New money in economies created wealth.

• New production required more raw materials and markets.

• No connection can really be made between the two.

Which was not a main motivation for colonial expansion in other parts of the world?

• Economic Expansion

• Competition with other colonizing countries

• Social Darwinism

• Desire to help others

What is a "protectorate?"

• A state that is controlled and protected by another.

• A state that is allied with another.

• A state that promises protection to another.

• A state that shares military intelligence with another.

How was Thailand able to remain independent even while the rest of Southeast Asia did not?

• Leadership and Assimilation of Western values

• Use of guerrilla warfare and military tactics

• Thailand was undesirable and had few resources

• China offered protection to Thailand from France/Britain.

Which was NOT an objective of the United States in colonizing the Philippines?

• Natural resources

• Concerns over Japanese control.

• Desire to "civilize" other parts of the world

• Manifest Destiny

What's the difference between direct and indirect control of a country?

• Indirect control is the last step before independence

• Direct control meant more organization.

• Indirect control allowed local leadership.

• Direct control was possible with free elections

What kept nations from achieving independence?

• They didn't want it because they had everything they needed

• Western powers had superior military strength

• Local leadership worked against resistance.

• Western powers used education to convince locals against rebellion

What does it mean to annex territory?

• To incorporate or take control of a territory
• To declare a territory as independent
• To abandon a territory
• To divide a territory into smaller parts

What was a major driving force behind the colonization and annexation of Africa by European powers?

• Increased need for slave labor

• Increased desire for raw materials

• Increased amount of racism

• Increased desire for revenge