Exploring the Age of Imperialism

What was one of the main causes of imperialism in the 19th century?

• The desire for cultural exchange

• The need for new markets and raw materials

• The spread of democracy

• The search for new religions

What was the "Scramble for Africa"?

• A race to build the tallest building in Africa

• A competition among European countries to colonize African land

• A search for ancient African artifacts

• A contest to find the source of the Nile River

What does the term "White Man's Burden" refer to?

• The responsibility to teach sports to other cultures

• The belief that Europeans had a duty to civilize other parts of the world and bring them things like religion.

• The challenge of building railroads in Europe

• The task of learning new languages

Why was the purchase of Alaska referred to as "Seward's Folly"?

• It was believed to be a waste of money

• It was thought to be too far from the United States

• It was considered too cold to inhabit

• It was seen as a threat to Canada

Which country sold Alaska to the United States?

• Canada

• Russia

• Great Britain

• France

What was one effect of the "Scramble for Africa"?

• Africa became a single unified country

• European countries established colonies throughout Africa

• African countries colonized Europe

• Africa became a major world power

Which U.S. Secretary of State was responsible for the purchase of Alaska?

• Thomas Jefferson

• William H. Seward

• John Quincy Adams

• Henry Clay

What sparked the growth of imperialism of European nations, the United States and Japan from the late 1870s to the mid 1900s?

• Business people wanted to reduce imports of goods from other nations.

• Political leaders encouraging their country to become isolationist.

• Nations needed to find sources of raw materials to help industrial growth.

• Nations becoming culturally diverse by attracting new immigrants.

 Imperialism was brought on as a result of 

• Democratic Revolutions 
• World War I 
• Industrialization 
• The Renaissance 

Tags

9-12.AH2.T3.S1.A

9-12.AH2.T3.S4.B

What was one of the consequences of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?

• African nations gained independence

• European powers divided Africa into colonies

• Trade routes in Asia were established

• European countries formed a military alliance