Imperialism

What was a major cause of imperialism in the late nineteenth century?

• Strong economic motivation

• Lack of natural resources in Europe

• Technological advancements in Asia and Africa

• Decrease in European population

What did European powers use to justify their conquests?

• Introducing new agricultural techniques

• Bringing the blessings of Western civilization

• Promoting global peace

• Bringing democracy to the colonies

Which technology gave Europeans a superior military force during imperialism?

• Railroads

• Steam power

• The telegraph

• The machine gun

What was the role of Social Darwinism in imperialism?

• It was used to discourage colonization

• It was used to promote peace among nations

• It justified the use of military force against other nations

• It encouraged the sharing of technologies

How did European nations view Asian and African societies in the nineteenth century?

• As military allies

• As technological partners

• As sources of industrial raw materials and markets for goods

• As equals in trade and industry

What was the 'white man's burden'?

• The economic cost of colonization

• The responsibility to bring Western democracy and capitalism

• The duty to maintain peace in Europe

• The challenge of overcoming technological barriers

What was a direct result of the Industrial Revolution that helped advance imperialism?

• Improvements in transportation

• The creation of the machine gun

• The development of new medicines

• The invention of the telegraph

How did colonial powers typically govern their new empires?

• Through democratic elections

• By indirect or direct rule

• Through a council of native leaders

• By granting independence quickly

What was the main goal of colonial powers in their colonies?

• To establish permanent settlements

• To promote local industries

• To exploit natural resources and open up markets

• To educate the local population

What was the impact of plantation agriculture in colonies?

• It decreased profits for the colonizing country

• Peasants worked as wage laborers under poor conditions

• It led to the development of local industries

• It improved the health of peasants