History 10 - Impacts of Imperialism

New Imperialism changed both imperial powers and their colonies.

• True

• False

The transfer of goods, money, and technology greatly benefited the economies of imperial powers brought on by Imperialism.

• Global Economy

• Industrial Revolution

• Imperialist Economy

• Global Equity

Which of the following is untrue about 19th century imperialism?

• New Imperialism changed both imperial powers and their colonies

• Imperialism seriously impacted colonies that were forcibly colonized

• Imperialism raised the standard of living in colonies

• Under imperialist rule local industry was destroyed

Imperial powers drained colonies of their natural resources.

• True

• False

Imperialism created many political problems.

• True

• False

Conflicts that developed in the latter half of the twentieth century, are unrelated to 19th century imperial policies.

• True

• False

By 1900, European nations had control over most of the globe, and they were convinced that this made them and their cultures superior.

• True

• False

Imperialism in the 18th and 19th century is one of the main factors that led to...

• French Revolution

• Industrial Revolution

• Seven Years War

• World War One

Which of the following is untrue about 19th century imperialism?

• Imperialism eased conflict between imperial powers and colonies

• Imperialism created many political problems

• Imperialism contributed to tension among the Western powers

• Imperialism is one of the main factors that led to World War I

Starting WWI - Why were empires important to the old ruling classes?

• It gave them the ability to control a market in a way never seen before

• It allowed them to expand thier influence

• It allowed for the frantic gathering of resources

• It showed what nations were the best