Imperialism Test

Imperialism

• Extending a country’s power and influence through diplomacy or military force

Social Darwinism

• The theory that humans are subject to the same laws of natural selection that Charles Darwin discovered, that white are superior and grow in power while other races weaken

Berlin Conference

• A conference made in Berlin to free enslaved people and promote humanitarian ideas but instead of doing that they actually divided Africa between different European powers

Colony

• A country or area under the full or partial political control of another country, and occupied by settlers from that country

Protectorate

• A state that is controlled and protected by another

Sphere of Influence

• A country or area in which another country has power to affect developments although it has no formal authority

Economic Imperialism

• When foreign powers have substantial power and influence over another country’s economy and economic decision-making

EmPIRE

• Economic

• Political

• Ideological

• Religious

• Exploratory

Economic Motive

Desire to:

• Make money

• Expand and control foreign trade

• Create new markets

• Acquire raw materials and cheap labor

• Compete for investments and resources

• Export industrial technology methods

Political Motive

Desire to:

• Gain power

• Compete with other European countries

• Expand territory

• Excercise military force

• Gain prestige by winning colonies

• Boost national pride and security

Ideological Motive

• Based on cultural values and the belief that the white race was superior and other cultures were “primitive“

• Based on the belief that great nations should have empires and only the strongest nations survive

Religious Motive

Desire to:

• Spread Chritianity

• Protect European missionaries

• Spread European values and moral beliefs

• Educate people of other cultures

• End the slave trade in Africa

Exploratory Motive

Desire to:

• Explore “unknown“ territory and find treatment for diseases

What allowed Europeans to so easily imperialize Africa and other places?

• Advanced military technology including firearms, steamships, and communications

• Organized government

Why did some people oppose and criticize imperialism?

• Viewed as exploitative and unfair

• Used indigenous people to benefit European powers

• It involved lots of forced labor, cultural suppression, and violence

What was the Berlin Conference and what impacts did it have upon Africa?

• A meeting between European powers to formalize the division of Africa

• Controlling slave trade and promoting humanitarian ideas were promoted as the focus of the conference

• Primary goal was to prevent conflicts between European nations over territorial claims in Afirca

• Europeans powers divided Africa without regard for the existing boundaries and indigenous people

Why might an imperializer choose one form of imperialism over another?

• Based on their beliefs and objectives

What were the positive and negative impacts of imperialism on natives?

Positive effects:

• Modernization and introduction of political systems

Negative effects:

• Violence and exploitation of native resources

What were the effects of imperialism on the Europeans?

Positive effects:

• Provided nations with access to new markets, resources, and labor, which led to economic growth

• Led to military and technological advancements

Negative effects:

• Humanitarian concerns

• Harsh treatment of indigenous people led to movements advocating for colonial reform

Why did some native population rebel? What type of rebellions were there? What made some rebellions successful while others weren’t?

• Some native populations rebelled because they were being exploited and culturally suppressed

• There were armed uprisings when native populations used military force to resist and maintain independence

• Some were successful because of strong leadership and organized structure