Imperialism

Economic motives for imperialism include _________.

• a desire to spread Christianity
• a need for military bases around the world
• a need for raw materials to be used in factories
• a desire to gain glory

Why did the United States acquire Hawaii?

• The US wanted volcanoes

• To use the islands as a naval base, and for its sugar

• to create a naval base during World War II

• to assist Queen Liliuokalani take control of the islands

Which country smuggled in opium into China during the era of imperialism?

• Great Britain

• France

• USA

• Russia

Political, economic, and cultural control of one country by another country or region is called....

• Imperialism

• Partition

• Sphere of Influence

• Muslim League

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

The Scramble for Africa was the 30-year period where

• Africa was conquered by Europeans

• Africa gained its independence

• Africans successfully improved their economies

• Africa ran out of eggs

Before the Opium War, the British were trading their silver for what Chinese goods?

• Silk, tea, and porcelain

• Porcelain, cotton, gold

• Diamonds, silk, opium

• Silk, tea, and gunpowder

What was a direct result of the Opium War in 19th-century China?

• Japan got control of Hong Kong

• Chinese ports were opened for trade with European powers.

Which country was the only African country to remain independent during the Scramble for Africa?

• Ethiopia

• Egypt

• Eritrea

• Suez

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

• Raja
• Viceroy
• Sepoy