Exploring History through Imperialism

What is the essential question about history that is being explored in the context of Imperialism?

• What are the economic benefits of Imperialism?

• How does point of view impact history?

• What are the different types of Imperialism?

• How did Imperialism contribute to world peace?

What is the learning target for the topic "Intro to Imperialism"?

• To understand the economic benefits of imperialism

• To list the countries involved in imperialism

• To describe imperialism and some of its impacts

• To analyze the political structure of imperialist states

What is Imperialism?

• A) A system of government where all countries are equal

• B) The system of control and domination of a country by another stronger country or empire for economic or political gain

• C) A type of democracy where multiple countries share power

• D) A historical period characterized by the absence of empires and colonies

What does the term 'Imperial' refer to in the context of Imperialism?

• A) A system of government

• B) A single nation's government

• C) An empire (a group of nations ruled by one king, queen, emperor, or government)

• D) A type of economic policy

What does the suffix 'ism' denote in the word 'Imperialism'?

• A) Ideology

• B) System

• C) Movement

• D) Policy

What is a colony in the context of imperialism?

• A type of government system.

• The stronger country in control.

• The process of dominating another country.

• The smaller country that is being dominated.

What does the term "colonial power" refer to?

• The process of dominating another country.

• The smaller country that is being dominated.

• The stronger country in control.

• A movement to gain independence.

Imperialism is sometimes referred to as:

• Colonization.

• Colonial power.

• Colony.

• Independence.

What is colonization?

• The smaller country that is being dominated.

• The stronger country in control.

• The process of dominating another country.

• A movement to gain independence.

What was one of the effects of the Industrial Revolution mentioned in the context of New Imperialism?

• It led to the decline of colonialism

• It led to the establishment of democracies in Europe

• It led to aggressive expansion by European powers

• It resulted in weaker economies in Europe