New Imperialisms

Controlling the government or economy of another country or territory is a practice known as

• Controlling others

• Boer War

• Imperialism

• Resource Managment

At the Berlin Conference, held in Berlin Germany

• King Leopold divided Africa

• The United States and Central America divided Africa

• European powers divided up Africa among themselves

• Germans and Africans talked about peace

Europeans needed what from Africa in order to fuel industrial capitalism back home?

• Slaves

• Locations for toxic dumping

• Cash Money

• Raw Resources

Who was not invited to the Berlin Conference of 1884 to discuss the spheres of influence or how boundaries would be drawn?

• Africans

• France

• Germany

• Belgium

What is the racist theory that states there is a hierarchy of races with white being at the top and was used to justify imperialism?

• Evolution

• Social Darwinism

• Eugenics

• Cultural Relativism

Imagine Daniel, James, and Avery are studying history. They come across the term 'new imperialism'. Daniel suggests it's a period of colonial expansion driven by economic, political, and cultural motivations. James thinks it's driven by religious motivations. Avery believes it's driven by military motivations. Another friend suggests it's driven by social motivations. Who is correct?

• Daniel: A period of colonial expansion driven by economic, political, and cultural motivations

• James: A period of colonial expansion driven by religious motivations

• Avery: A period of colonial expansion driven by military motivations

• Another friend: A period of colonial expansion driven by social motivations

In a history class discussion, Liam asked, 'What advantage did European powers have over native troops during new imperialism?'

• Modern weaponry

• Religious fervor

• Political alliances

• Technological advancements

What did England sell to China?

• Opium
• Tea
• Cotton
• Salt

What is Social Darwinism?

• Survival of the fittest in society

• The idea that some races are better than others

• The idea that you need to "civilize" other cultures

• all of these options

The area of the Congo was colonized by: 

• France
• Belgium
• the Netherlands
• United States