Unit 6-2: How IMPERIAL States EXPANDED, 1750-1900

What was the primary focus of the shift in imperial focus from the Americas to Africa and Asia?

• To spread European culture

• To explore new territories for settlement

• To establish new trade routes

• To acquire new resources and markets

Which two countries' decline marked a reconfiguration of power in the imperial landscape?

• Germany and Italy

• Spain and Portugal

• France and Britain

• Netherlands and Belgium

What does the transition from privately controlled colonies to state-run territories illustrate?

• The decentralization of power

• The decline of European economies

• The increasing centralization of power

• The role of private companies in imperialism

What was the purpose of the Berlin Conference in the context of imperialism?

• To establish peace treaties with indigenous populations

• To end the exploitation of resources

• To legitimize imperial claims through diplomatic negotiations

• To promote trade between European nations

How did France justify its use of warfare in Algeria?

• By claiming self-defense

• Through perceived dishonor or economic necessity

• To protect European settlers

• To spread democracy

What was one impact of the establishment of settler colonies?

• Increased trade with indigenous peoples

• The displacement and suffering of indigenous peoples

• The development of new languages

• The creation of new cultural festivals

What ideology justified territorial expansion in the United States?

• Manifest Destiny

• Isolationism

• Divine Right

• Social Darwinism

How did the decline of Spain and Portugal affect the imperial landscape?

• It led to the rise of new nations adapting and expanding their influence

• It ended European imperialism

• It caused a decrease in global trade

• It resulted in the unification of European empires

What was a consequence of diplomatic maneuvering at the Berlin Conference?

• The protection of indigenous rights

• The establishment of fair trade agreements

• Long-term ethnic conflicts

• The end of European colonization

What role did cultural narratives play in the expansion of empires like the U.S., Russia, and Japan?

• They led to the decline of imperial powers

• They were used to justify territorial expansion and subjugation of other peoples

• They promoted peace and cooperation

• They encouraged the development of new technologies