Exploring Economic Imperialism in AP World History

The video explores economic imperialism from 1750 to 1900, highlighting how industrial powers like Britain and France exerted control over non-industrialized nations through economic means. Key examples include the Opium Wars, which weakened China and increased British influence, and British investments in Argentina, leading to economic dependence. The video also discusses the reorganization of colonial economies to focus on trade and commodities, benefiting imperial powers at the expense of colonized regions.

What is economic imperialism primarily characterized by?

• Military conquest and colonization

• Economic control over another state

• Religious influence

• Cultural assimilation

Which two European countries were primarily involved in the Opium Wars?

• Spain and Portugal

• Britain and France

• Germany and Italy

• Russia and Austria

What was a major outcome of the Treaty of Nanjing?

• China restricted British trade further

• China gained new territories

• Britain had to pay reparations

• Opening of several new Chinese ports to Britain

What does the term 'Middle Kingdom' refer to in the context of China?

• An economic policy

• A period of economic stability

• China's historical view of itself as the center of the world

• A specific dynasty

What was Britain's response to the trade imbalance with China?

• Innovating new products for the Chinese market

• Ceasing trade with China

• Increasing opium production for trade

• Forming a military alliance

What led to the weakening of the Qing Dynasty in the mid-19th century?

• Economic prosperity

• Successful foreign diplomacy

• Alliances with European powers

• Internal rebellions and failure to industrialize

What was the primary reason for the Taiping Rebellion?

• To strengthen the Qing Dynasty

• To establish trade relations with the West

• To remove foreign influence

• To overthrow the foreign Manchu rulers

How did British investments impact Argentina's economy in the 19th century?

• Decreased economic dependence on Britain

• Led to a diversified Argentine economy

• Increased economic dependence on British investment

• Made Argentina a major military power

What was a common strategy of imperial powers to manage their colonies?

• Promoting local industries

• Focusing economies on diverse exports

• Focusing colonial economies on specific exports

• Encouraging self-sufficiency

How did economic imperialism affect colonial economies?

• Reduced their reliance on imperial powers

• Diversified their economic activities

• Made them more self-reliant

• Focused them on a few key exports demanded by imperial powers