Responses to Imperialism

Imperialism is __________.

• 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 a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation
• when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation

European Leaders met to set up rules for colonizing Africa. 

• Berlin Conference 
• White Manś Burden 
• Boxer Rebellion 
• Partition 

A mutiny fought by Indian soldiers against British rule in India in the mid 1800ś. 

• Sepoy Rebellion
• Boer War
• Unequal Treaty
• Opium War

Why did the government of Great Britain build railroads, schools, and irrigation systems in colonial India?

• to prepare India for independence
• to strengthen its political and economic control in India
• to help India maintain its traditional cultural systems

Why was Great Britain able to dominate India for almost 200 years?

• the Muslims welcomed the introduction of a Western-style political system
• differences in language and religion prevented unity among the people of India
• most Indians believed that France was a greater threat than Great Britain was

The 19th-century term “white man’s burden” reflects the idea that

• Europeans had a responsibility to improve the lives of their colonial peoples
• Asians and Africans were equal to Europeans

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the primary goal of mercantilism as practiced by European countries was to

• teach the natives Christianity and offer them protection in exchange for labor
• increase their supply of gold and silver through a favorable balance of trade
• create laws which guaranteed individual freedoms

Which statement best reflects the attitude of Great Britain, Germany, and France toward Africa and Asia during the 19th century?

• We should not become involved with people who are different from us
• These lands are sources of raw materials and markets for our products

Which was a major effect of European imperialism on Africa?

• Africans and Europeans developed a respect for each other’s cultures
• Most Africans voluntarily abandoned tribal or ethnic loyalties for European values
• Africans became economically dependent on European nations

Which is an accurate statement about the partitioning of Africa by European imperialist nations during the 1800s?

• The cultural and ethnic diversity of the African people was disregarded
• New nations were based on old tribal boundaries
• African unity was encouraged