AP World History - Unit 6 Quizs

What was the United Fruit Company’s role in Latin America?

• It primarily focused on coffee production in Brazil.

• It controlled large amounts of land to grow bananas and build infrastructure, dominating the region’s economy.

• It was a major player in the oil industry in Venezuela.

• It established a network of railroads for transporting minerals in Chile.

What is the difference between economic imperialism and the economics of imperialism?

• Economic imperialism refers to how states control territories economically, while the economics of imperialism describes how global economies shifted due to imperialism.

• Economic imperialism is a theory that explains the benefits of imperialism, while the economics of imperialism focuses on the costs associated with it.

• Economic imperialism is the effect of imperialism on local economies, while the economics of imperialism refers to the political motivations behind imperialism.

• Economic imperialism is a historical event, while the economics of imperialism is a modern economic theory.

How did the British practice economic imperialism in China?

• By investing in Chinese infrastructure and industries

• By selling opium to China to fix a trade imbalance

• By providing military support to local rulers

• By establishing a currency exchange system

What is nationalism?

• A belief in the superiority of one's nation often leading to a desire for territorial expansion.

• A political ideology that promotes the interests of a particular nation, often at the expense of others.

• A movement that seeks to unify people based on shared language, religion, or social customs, often tied to a desire for territory and power.

• An economic theory that emphasizes the importance of national markets over international trade.

How did Social Darwinism contribute to imperialism?

• European states believed they were entitled to dominate less industrialized nations, viewing themselves as 'fitter' and the others as 'unfit.'

• Social Darwinism promoted the idea that all nations should be equal and work together for mutual benefit.

• It encouraged European nations to abandon their imperial ambitions in favor of peaceful coexistence.

• Social Darwinism argued that industrialized nations should help less developed nations by sharing technology and resources.

What was convict labor?

• A system where prisoners worked on farms in their home country.

• A semi-coerced labor system where prisoners were sent to colonies like Australia and French Guiana to work on imperial projects.

• A voluntary labor program for rehabilitating prisoners.

• A type of labor where prisoners were paid a salary for their work.

What were the social effects of increased migration?

• Increased migration led to gender imbalances in home countries and women taking on roles traditionally held by men.

• Migration resulted in a decrease in cultural diversity in home countries.

• Increased migration caused a rise in unemployment rates among local populations.

• Migration had no significant social effects on home countries.

What were settler colonies?

• Territories where indigenous populations thrived without European interference.

• Areas like Australia and New Zealand, populated by European settlers who displaced indigenous populations and spread diseases.

• Regions that were primarily used for trade and commerce by European powers.

• Lands that were exclusively inhabited by European settlers without any indigenous presence.

What was the civilizing mission?

• A belief that imperial nations had a duty to develop conquered peoples through education and religion.

• A military strategy to conquer territories more effectively.

• A diplomatic approach to establish peace between nations.

• A cultural exchange program to share art and literature.

Why were some Europeans opposed to imperialism?

• They believed it promoted global peace and cooperation.

• They criticized it for its brutality and economic instability.

• They thought it was essential for national security.

• They viewed it as a means to spread democracy.