Unit 6 Introduction: Empire and Other Consequences of Industrialization

These flashcards cover the key concepts of industrialization, imperialism, and colonialism as discussed in the lecture. They focus on the relationships between these themes and their consequences.

What is the relationship between industrialization and empire during the revolutionary era?

Empire spread alongside the features of democracy and reforms during industrialization.

What were some consequences of industrialization mentioned in the notes?

Women’s suffrage, labor laws, and schooling for children.

What characterized the new empires of the industrialized era?

They were oceanic, industrialized, capitalist, and influenced by liberal and racist ideals.

What motivated industrialized countries to build empires?

Nationalism, competition for overseas territory, and the need for raw materials and markets.

What was one paradoxical effect of reformers' actions during this era?

Reformers often supported imperialism by claiming it was to ‘civilize and improve’ colonized populations.

What role did industrialization play in the conquest of non-industrialized societies?

It provided advanced technology like steamships and machine guns, giving industrialized nations a significant advantage.

How did imperialism differ from colonialism according to the notes?

Imperialism involved ideas and actions of conquest and rule, while colonialism specifically refers to the experiences of those living in colonies.

What was a common experience among colonial subjects during imperial rule?

They were subjects with few or no political rights, facing oppression and often violent rule.

What forms of resistance did colonial subjects employ against imperial rule?

Military organizing, slow work, spreading misinformation, stealing, and developing philosophies of resistance.

How did the ideas of empire affect regions that were not formally colonized?

The practices and ideologies of imperialism impacted societies like China, influencing their development despite not being formally colonized.

What is the significance of examining the legacies of empire today?

It helps to understand whether empire was merely a dead end or if its impacts and ideas have continued to influence modern society.