History 10.4 test

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 What internal factor led to Africa being more easily conquered?

Warring between African groups 

Why did the Belgians not treat the Congolese very well?

They were racially and religiously superior; they knew they could get away with it because other European nations wouldn't care, and they wanted to ensure the greatest profits. 

   Why did other European nations want to establish African colonies in the late 19^th century?

 Other industrialized nations would also want to establish colonies to extract valuable resources and other raw materials 

David Livingstone

David Livingstone spent 30 years exploring Africa and sparked European interest in Africa with reports of valuable resources and raw materials.

 Berlin Conference

In 185, to avoid bloodshed, 14 European nations met in Germany at the Berlin Conference to discuss the division of Africa. 

  Which leader and country took the Congo?  Why?

King Leopold of Belgium was a violent leader who took control of Congo in central Africa for rubber and ivory. 

The primary goal of the Berlin conference?

 The primary goal of the Berlin Conference was to decide upon the rules and guidelines for colonizing Africa.

 How did technology help European empires expand in the 1800s?

 European Nations had more powerful weapons than the people in the lands they sought to colonize. 

 After becoming industrialized, how did European countries respond to running out of natural resources?

 After European countries industrialized, they started to run out of resources, which led them to expand their empires to take control of territories with the raw materials they needed.

How did industrial economies lead to Imperialism?

Imperialism developed in response to the rise of industrial economies in Europe and their need for new markets, raw materials, and natural resources.

 Causes of Imperialism

Imperialism was caused by racism, the Industrial Revolution, and Nationalism

 European Romanticism

 European Romanticism celebrated the beauty of nature at a time when industrialization was polluting the land

List the factors that contributed to imperialism.

 The Industrial Revolution created a need to find new markets and raw materials, A sense of national pride, “Industrialized countries were better than other countries”, and the push by missionaries to “civilize” the people in other lands.

List the similarities between European countries that were colonizers.

 Mostly located in the Northern part of the World, had developed economies, believed they were “civilized” and “superior”

One of the most important reasons why Europeans took control of land in Africa and Asia

 One of the most important reasons why Europeans took control of land in Africa (and Asia) was that they provided sources of raw materials used in industry.

 Give an example of how industrialization led to imperialism

 Industrialization would lead to Imperialism by creating a need for raw materials to produce more goods

Nationalism

 Nationalism-when colonialism is motivated by, not by profit, but instead by a nation’s will to become powerful, glorious, and great.

Missionary Impulse

 Missionary Impulse-the feeling of a need to spread Christianity and convert people to the Christian religion during Imperialism.

The only two African nations that were able to remain independent

Ethiopia and Liberia remained independent

How was Social Darwinism used as a rationale for exploiting colonized peoples?

 Westerners used Darwin’s ideas about survival of the fittest as a rationale for the exploitation of colonial peoples and as an explanation for why Westerners were naturally better, stronger, and smarter.

Based on Kipling's "White Man's Burden", what was the duty of the European?

 It is the duty of Europeans to introduce the benefits of their civilization to the rest of the world.

Social Imperialism

Social Imperialism-Change the way people act and behave in the weaker country.

What belief was also expressed in the "White Man's Burden"? 

The poem also expressed the belief that the “White Man” needs to rid the world of all the people in weaker countries. The poem also expressed the belief that the “White Man” needs to rid the world of all the people in weaker countries.

What role did racism play in causing Imperialism?

Racism helps cause imperialism because it made industrialized countries think that they should be able to take the valuable resources of the world.

Steamboats

 a boat that is propelled primarily by steam power, typically driving propellers or paddlewheels

. Why did the colonized believe about the colonizer?

The colonized believe the colonizer is there to steal their wealth. Conquered people are forced to accept another culture's customs and traditions, loss of resources and raw material, and forced to accept another culture's religion. 

Negatives of Imperialism

 forced to accept another culture’s customs and traditions, forced to accept another culture’s religion, Loss of millions of dollars

The Sun Never Sets on the British Empire.

 The British Empire controlled colonies and territories all over the world.

 By the 1860s, which nation had colonial control over India?

 By the 1860s, the British had achieved colonial control over most of India.

Which nation was Gandhi trying to help India gain independence from?

 Mahatma Gandhi worked for Indian Independence by advocating civil disobedience.

What philosophy did Gandhi use to help India gain independence?

 Gandhi would use his philosophy of nonviolent protest or noncooperation in his effort to gain India’s independence from Great Britain.

Sepoy Mutiny

The Sepoys would rebel against Great Britain because the British were forcing Indian soldiers to go against their religion. 

. Boxer Rebellion

 One group, the Boxers, attempted to force out all foreign countries and influences in China.

How did Spheres of Influence develop in China?

China will be divided into spheres of influence by several European countries, each taking control of pieces, or sections, of China.

List examples of weaker nations resisting Imperial control

 The Sepoy Mutiny, the Boxer Rebellion, and the Opium Wars are examples of weaker countries resisting Imperial control.

How did the British gain control of the Suez Canal?

 Great Britain would take over the Suez Canal by buying the debt that Egypt had accumulated from its construction of the canal.

What was the result of people in India being forced to grow cotton?

Strains the food supply and leads to famine and the death of millions in India

What led to Japan's rise as an Imperial power?

 Japan will begin to industrialize, which will allow it to increase its military and start colonial expansion.

 Name the nations that went on to become Imperial powers in the 11800s

 Great Britain, France, Germany, Spain, and the U.S.

What parts of the world were the main locations of Imperialism?

Latin America, India, Africa