Age of Imperialism

Which of the following statements best describes European imperialism?

• European imperialism had no political motives.
• The Industrial Revolution was a driving force behind European imperialism.
• European imperialism was motivated by humanitarian goals.
• European imperialism did not address cultural differences.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Among the causes contributing to the new imperialism, an early cause was

• the rapid growth of new trade and new product demands.
• the desire of overseas territories to expand their global markets.
• the increasing need for new territories to provide raw materials and new markets.
• increased militarism and trade alliances between European nations and overseas territories.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

What were the main motives for European imperialism? (Check all that apply)

• Natural Resources/Economic Motives
• Political and Military Motives
• Religious Motives
• Social Darwinism/Racial Motives
• Adventure/Fun Motives

The expansion of a nation’s power over other lands

• exploit
• annex
• indigenous
• imperialism

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

To treat someone or something unfairly in order to make money or get an advantage; take advantage of

• exploit
• annex
• indigenous
• racism

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A country or area under the full or partial political control of another country, typically a distant one, and occupied by settlers from that country

• exploit
• racism
• indigenous
• colony

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Loyalty and devotion to a nation especially as expressed in a glorifying of one nation above all others and a stressing of the promotion of its culture and interests

• imperialism
• elite
• nationalism
• exploit

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

native to a region

• annex
• exploit
• indigenous
• imperialism

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

the belief that race determines a person’s traits or capabilities

• racism
• exploit
• indigenous
• imperialism

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Western nations carved out spheres of influence in order to

• support business interests in their colonies
• gain special trading privileges and rights to resources
• protect their diplomats from foreign attacks
• limit immigration to their countries

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3