1.1-1.2 vocab quiz

Imperialism

A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy and military force.

Mercantilism

An economic policy based on the belief that there was only a limited amount of wealth in the world. The most powerful European nations aimed to increase their wealth through trade.

Entrepreneur

People who invest their money (known as capital) in business ventures. They are prepared to take this financial risk in hope of making a larger profit.

Deflation

Falling prices caused by the drop in demand. This leads to falling wages and unemployment which further reduces demand as less people can afford to buy goods.

Monopoly

A market structure characterized by a single seller facing no competition.

Nationalism

A sense of belonging to a nation and supporting its interest above those other nations.

King Leopold the second

King of Belgium from 1865-1909. financed the colonization of the Congo Free state, which he exploited in order to make money from ivory and rubber. treated the Congo people cruelly and he was eventually forced to hand control of the Congo to the Belgium government in 1908.

Cecil Rhodes

Former prime minister of the cape colony

Genocide

The deliberate and systematic destruction of an ethnic, racial, religious or national group. In 1985, the United Nation labelled the German action against the Herero and Nana people

Patriotism

Love for and pride in your country. A less extreme from of nationalism

Racism

A belief in the superiority of one race over another, based on prejudice and leading to discrimination

Fashoda

In 1898, a clash between the rival African ambitions of Britain and Franc almost led to war. They undoubtedly raised tensions, but peace was maintained as nations were eventually prepared to compromise.

Entente Cordiale

In 1904, Britain and France signed an agreement, which settled the long-standing imperial rivalries between 2 countries in North Africa

Algeciras Crisis

Britain sided with France and the kaiser backed down, at though many German politicians and generals had urged him to go to war over the issue.

Kaiser Wilhelm

Former German Emperor an king of Prussia

First Opium War

Known as the Anglo-Chinese war was a series of military engagement fought between the British empire and the Qing dynasty of China between 1839-1842

Second Opium War

Known as the second Anglo-Chinese war, was a colonial war lasting from 1856- 1860. this pitted the UK, France, and US against the Qing dynasty of China.

Taiping Rebellion

A revolt against the Qing dynasty in China, fought with religious conviction over regional economic conditions.

First Sino-Japanese War

When China faced war against Japan following disputes regarding control over the Korean Peninsula. (1894-1895)

Treat of Nanking

An unequal treaty between Great Britain and the Qing dynasty of China to end the first Opium war. Signed on August 29, 1842.

Treaty of Shimonoseki

Ended the first Sino-Japanese war. Ceding or giving up Korea, Formosa (Taiwan) and strategic military harbor known as Port Arthur to Japan.

Boxer Rebellion

Chinese nationalist, angered by their government's failure to prevent foreigners gaining increasing influence within China. (1898- 1901)

Paul Kruger

The Transvaal (South African Republic) from 1883- 1900

Boer War

Britain's desire to untie the British South African territories of Cape Colony and Natal with Bower republic of the Orange Free state and the South African Republic (Transvaal).

Scorched Earth

A battle tactic in which an army deliberately burns crops and property in an area to deny the enemy food and shelter

berlin conference

Organized by Otto Van Bismarck. It was designed to regulate European imperialism and trade in African in order to prevent direct conflict breaking out between European nations competing

Otto Von Bismarck

Former Chancellor of the German Reich