Responses to European Imperialism

The video explores the era of imperialism, focusing on the responses of indigenous peoples in Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It covers significant conflicts like the Opium Wars, African wars, and the Russo-Japanese War. The video also discusses American imperialism, highlighting the Spanish-American War and the annexation of Hawaii. Various rebellions against imperial powers, such as the Boxer Rebellion and Sepoy Mutiny, are examined. The video concludes with a discussion on the perceived benefits and drawbacks of imperialism.

What was the primary reason for the Opium Wars between Britain and China?

• To establish trade routes

• To import opium into China

• To gain control of Hong Kong

• To spread Christianity

Which treaty ended the First Opium War?

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Tordesillas

• Treaty of Nanking

Who were the Boers in the context of the wars in Africa?

• British settlers

• French missionaries

• Dutch farmers

• Zulu warriors

Which war saw Japan defeating Russia in the early 1900s?

• Russo-Japanese War

• Crimean War

• Anglo-Zulu War

• Boer War

What was the outcome of the Spanish-American War for the United States?

• Established trade with Japan

• Gained control of Cuba

• Lost the Philippines

• Acquired Puerto Rico and Guam

Who led the Philippine independence movement against both Spain and the United States?

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• Ferdinand Marcos

• Jose Rizal

• Andres Bonifacio

What sparked the Sepoy Mutiny in India?

• Land confiscation

• High taxes

• Religious discrimination

• Animal fat greased cartridges

Which Chinese Empress supported the Boxer Rebellion?

• Empress Xiaozhuang

• Empress Dowager Cixi

• Empress Wu Zetian

• Empress Lü Zhi

What was the main economic benefit cited by defenders of imperialism?

• Religious freedom

• Military alliances

• Industrial goods and infrastructure

• Cultural exchange

What does the resistance of indigenous people to imperial rule suggest about the supposed benefits of imperialism?

• They were only economic

• They were often rejected

• They were universally accepted

• They were beneficial in the long term