Colonial Economy and Imperialism

The video explores the economic motivations behind imperialism from 1750-1900, focusing on the need for raw materials and food due to industrialization. It discusses the shift from subsistence to cash crop farming in Africa, the demand for meat and guano, and the extraction of raw materials like cotton, rubber, palm oil, and diamonds. The video concludes with the consequences of these practices, highlighting the interconnected global economy and the vulnerabilities of colonial economies.

What was the primary economic reason for imperial expansion during 1750-1900?

• Religious conversion

• Economic gain

• Military dominance

• Cultural exchange

How did European imperialism change agricultural practices in Africa?

• Encouraged organic farming

• Banned all farming activities

• Promoted cash crop farming

• Introduced subsistence farming

What technological advancement helped in transporting meat across the Atlantic?

• Telegraph

• Refrigeration technology

• Steam engines

• Electricity

Which raw material became crucial for British textiles during the Industrial Revolution?

• Silk

• Linen

• Wool

• Cotton

Where did colonial powers primarily extract rubber during the industrial era?

• North America

• Europe

• Australia

• Amazon rainforest

What was palm oil used for in industrial factories?

• Medicine

• Food

• Lubricant

• Fuel

Who was the Englishman associated with the diamond rush in South Africa?

• Henry Morton Stanley

• Winston Churchill

• David Livingstone

• Cecil Rhodes

What was one consequence of the interconnected global economy during imperialism?

• Increased isolation

• Decreased trade

• Decreased industrial output

• Increased import of foodstuffs

What risk did colonial economies face due to reliance on cash crops?

• Increased biodiversity

• Economic stability

• Financial vulnerability

• Technological advancement

What was a major factor in the weakening of colonial economies?

• Diversification of crops

• Dependence on a single export

• Rise in domestic consumption

• Increase in local industries