Western nations carved out spheres of influence in order to

gain special trading privileges and rights to resources

support business interests in their colonies

protect their diplomats from foreign attacks

limit immigration to their countries

European nations began to search for new overseas colonies after 1880 to

obtain raw materials for their industries and open new markets for their products

find who would work in European factories for low wages

promote a free exchange of ideas between Eastern and Western cultures

bring the economic benefits of industrialization to underdeveloped nations

Why did Europeans want to colonize West Africa?

West Africa had many useful natural resources

Europeans needed a ready source of labor

Britain and France had invested in scientific expeditions there

Several African nations were on the verge of civil war

What challenge did the British face in their colonization of South Africa?

resistance from Zulus and the Boers in Transvaal

religious conflict among different indigenous groups

widespread efforts among urban workers to organize labor unions

geographic barriers that made the region largely inaccessible.

The Boer War, which lasted from 1899 to 1902, was caused by ______.

the discovery of gold and diamonds in Boer lands

Britain's acquisition of the Cape Colony

a Muslim reform movement in southern Africa

What was the purpose of the Berlin Conference?

To establish rules for claiming land in Africa without conflict between European powers.

To provide Germany with land in Africa.

To give Great Britain and France land in Africa.

Which statement best describes what life was like for Africans under European rule?

Africans saw little benefit for their hard work.

New farming methods provided more food for people.

Education and skills training decreased racial and gender inequalities

Urbanization decreased levels of armed conflict

Imperial economic policies in Latin America resulted in

regional dependence on exports to Western powers

the decline of middle sectors of society

widespread land redistribution to poor farmers

the generally peaceful transition to democratic forms of government

What does the phrase "the sun never sets over the British Empire" mean?

it shows how large their empire was

it shows how dangerous they were

is a reference to the shiny money they had

Imperialism is __________.

when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation

when a powerful nation uses its resources to help a weaker nation

when a weaker nation invites a powerful nation to help it industrialize

when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation

Why were European countries imperializing? (Choose 2).

A way to learn about other cultures

To befriend people different from themselves

Age of Imperialism

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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30 sec • 1 pt

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

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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

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racism

indigenous

colony

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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Age of Imperialism

Which of the following statements best describes European imperialism?

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

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

The expansion of a nation’s power over other lands

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

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

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

native to a region

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

Western nations carved out spheres of influence in order to

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