Imperialism Events and Themes: Key Case Studies and Impacts

What 2 countries were included in the Boer War?

the Dutch and British

Who took control of the Congo?

King Leopold II of Belgium took control of the Congo Free State.

Why did the USA want to acquire Hawaii?

The United States wanted Hawaii because it was in a good location in the Pacific, could make money from sugar plantations, and could be used as a naval base.

Who was the king of Ethiopia? (who avoided European intervention)

Menelik II

What country did the USA force open for trade

Japan

What was the Berlin Conference?

The Berlin Conference (1884-1885) was a meeting where European countries made rules for taking over Africa and dividing it among themselves.

What were the Boer Wars?

The Boer Wars (1880-1881 and 1899-1902) were fights between the British and Dutch settlers in South Africa over land and resources, ending with a British victory and control of the area.

What was the significance of King Leopold II and the Congo?

King Leopold II took control of the Congo Free State (1885-1908) and used it to get resources, which led to terrible treatment of people and millions of deaths. This caused worldwide outrage, and Belgium eventually took over the territory.

What was the Sepoy Mutiny?

The Sepoy Mutiny was a rebellion by Indian soldiers against British rule because of unfair treatment and disrespect for their culture. It led to the end of the British East India Company and Britain taking direct control of India.

What were the Opium Wars?

The Opium Wars were fights between China and Britain over trade and opium. They ended with China losing land and giving foreign countries more control over trade.(1839-1842 and 1856-1860)

What was the Boxer Rebellion?

The Boxer Rebellion was a revolt in China against foreign influence, led by a group called the Boxers. It was eventually crushed by a group of eight foreign countries.(1899-1901)

What was the Hawaiian Annexation?

The Hawaiian Annexation was when the United States took control of Hawaii because of money and military reasons, even though many native Hawaiians were against it.(1898)

What is American Imperialism?

American Imperialism refers to the policy of the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to expand its influence and control over territories and countries, often justified by the belief in American exceptionalism.

What are the types of imperialism?

colony, protectorate, sphere of influence

What are the impacts of imperialism in Africa?

The impacts of imperialism in Africa included economic exploitation, cultural disruption, social changes, and the establishment of artificial borders, leading to long-term political and social challenges.

What are the consequences of the Berlin Conference?

The consequences of the Berlin Conference were that European countries divided Africa among themselves, causing conflicts, loss of independence for African nations, and long-lasting political and social problems.

What is 'The White Man's Burden'?

'The White Man's Burden' is a phrase used to justify imperialism, suggesting that it is the duty of Western powers to civilize and uplift non-Western peoples.

believed they need to:

-spread Christianity

-civilize & educate

- end slave trade

Territories acquired by the US after Spanish war

Phillipines, Guam, Puerto Rico, Cuba (not full control)

Who hosted the Berlin Conference

Otto Van Bismore

colony (type of imperialism)

Ruled directly by a foreign power

Protectorate (type of imperialism)

Country with its own government but under the control of an outside power

Sphere of Influence (type of imperialism)

an imperial nation secures and exclusive economic privilege (such as an economic monoply)

Africa before Imperialism

Over 1,000 languages & groups, kept Europeans out for 400+ years, mostly only missionaries who explore the interior