Imperialism Review

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Why did many industrialized or advanced countries need to takeover less advanced countries?

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To claim or takeover natural resources located in those countries

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Imperialism is __________.

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

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Why were European countries interested in colonizing Africa during the Age of Imperialism?

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They wanted Africa's natural resources

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The race for European countries to claim land in Africa was called the _________.

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Scramble for Africa

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The Berlin Conference split up ________ among European nations.

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Africa

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

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it shows how large their empire was

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Where did the Sepoy Rebellion occur?

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India

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Which of the following is a cause of the Sepoy Rebellion? The Europeans were using spoiled grease that was making them sick, They were being taxed without representation, The native people were angry because of English tea imports, The British army did not respect the indigenous peoples' cultures and government

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The British army did not respect the indigenous peoples' cultures and government

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The idea that the stronger nations should survive, while the weaker ones should be conquered.

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Social Darwinism

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Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Industrial Revolution and Imperialism? Options: the industrial revolution created an increased demand for raw materials, which led Europeans to conquer new lands in search for them in the late 1800s, the industrial revolution created an access of raw materials, which led Europeans to trade raw materials with new nations in the late 1800s, the industrial revolution led to decreased trade with Africa, which led Europeans to go to war with many African nations in the late 1800s, Europeans conquered new lands in the late 1800s, which led to a growth in factories in the industrial revolution

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the industrial revolution created an increased demand for raw materials, which led Europeans to conquer new lands in search for them in the late 1800s