Unit 6-5: Economic Imperialism, Explained

What is economic imperialism?

• Control through military conquest

• Control through political alliances

• Control through economic means

• Control through cultural assimilation

How did the British use of opium affect Chinese society?

• It strengthened China's economy

• It led to widespread addiction

• It reduced social tensions

• It improved trade relations

What was a consequence of the unequal treaties forced upon China?

• They strengthened China's sovereignty

• They led to China's economic independence

• They benefitted weaker nations

• They exemplified economic imperialism

How did the Taiping Rebellion provide an opportunity for Western powers?

• It allowed them to promote peace

• It enabled them to further economic interests

• It helped them to spread democracy

• It led to military alliances

What was the purpose of British investments in Argentina's infrastructure?

• To support local businesses

• To improve public transportation

• To facilitate resource extraction

• To promote local development

What was a result of focusing on specific cash crops in colonial economies?

• Increased local economic independence

• Reduced dependency on foreign markets

• Vulnerability to demand fluctuations

• Strengthened local industries

How did global economic restructuring prioritize imperial powers?

• By focusing on local needs

• By promoting global equality

• By reducing economic exploitation

• By reshaping economies around imperial interests

Why might economic control be considered less costly than military conquest?

• It requires fewer resources

• It leads to immediate results

• It involves direct military engagement

• It is less exploitative

In what way did the British mask economic exploitation in Argentina?

• By promoting cultural exchange

• By investing in infrastructure

• By reducing trade barriers

• By supporting local governance

What does the focus on export commodities in colonial economies indicate?

• A reduction in economic vulnerability

• A dependency on foreign markets

• A strategy to diversify local economies

• A move towards economic independence