Industrialization and Imperialism

Which country had significant territories in Central and South America in the early to mid-1700s?

• Spain

• France

• Portugal

• Britain

Which European country had possessions in India during the early to mid-1700s?

• Germany

• Portugal

• Spain

• Britain

What was a key technological advancement of the Industrial Revolution?

• The internet

• The light bulb

• The steam engine

• The printing press

What was a major effect of the steam engine?

• Amplification of human labor

• Reduction in trade

• Increased manual labor

• Decreased production speed

What was a significant change in transportation due to the Industrial Revolution?

• The invention of the bicycle

• The decrease in global trade

• The decline of railroads

• The use of steamships for trade and military power

By the year 1900, which continent saw dramatic changes due to European imperialism?

• Australia

• Africa

• South America

• North America

Which country was one of the first Asian countries to industrialize and participate in imperialism?

• Japan

• China

• India

• Korea

What was one of the classic motivations for imperialism?

• Spreading religion

• Acquiring more land and people

• Environmental conservation

• Promoting peace

How did the Industrial Revolution contribute to imperialism?

• By promoting isolationism

• By increasing the demand for raw materials and markets

• By making travel more difficult

• By reducing the need for raw materials

What role did technology play in imperialism?

• It was irrelevant to imperialism

• It made controlling far-flung empires easier

• It decreased the need for colonies

• It hindered military expansion