European Imperialism and Its Impact

European Imperialism and Its Impact

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

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The video explores the second wave of imperialism from 1750 to 1900, focusing on the shift in geographical focus to Africa and Asia. It discusses the decline of Spain and Portugal and the rise of new imperial powers like Germany, Italy, and Japan. The video outlines four major methods of imperial expansion: state takeovers of private colonies, diplomacy and warfare, establishment of settler colonies, and conquering neighboring territories. Key examples include the Berlin Conference, French colonization of Algeria, and the United States' Manifest Destiny.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary geographical focus of European imperialism during the period 1750 to 1900?

Africa and Asia

The Middle East

Australia and New Zealand

The Americas

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two countries were the first movers in building maritime empires during the previous period?

The United States and Japan

Great Britain and France

Spain and Portugal

Germany and Italy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who held the private colony known as the Congo Free State?

The British East India Company

The Dutch East India Company

King Leopold II of Belgium

The French government

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason King Leopold II claimed to control the Congo Free State?

To establish trading posts

To gain political power

To exploit rubber resources

To convert indigenous people to Christianity

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 primarily about?

Negotiating European control over Africa

Establishing trade routes in Asia

Discussing the colonization of the Americas

Forming alliances against the Ottoman Empire

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the French respond to the fly swat incident in Algeria?

By sending 35,000 troops to invade

By withdrawing from Algeria

By imposing economic sanctions

By negotiating a peace treaty

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which regions did the British establish settler colonies in during this period?

India and Southeast Asia

Australia and New Zealand

North America and South America

Africa and the Middle East

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