Imperialism

Roosevelt Corollary

Roosevelt's 1904 extension of the Monroe Doctrine, stating that the United States has the right to protect its economic interests in South And Central America by using military force

Africa, Ottoman Empire, India

Places that were imperialized

Nationalism

A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country. Was a cause of imperialism because it led to countries believing they were superior to others. Was also a cause of the resistance movements.

Sepoy Rebellion

Rebellion against English rule by Indian troops known as sepoys. Led to Britain taking greater control over India - "turning point"

Japanese Expansion

Focused in Asia, including parts of China and Korea.

Spanish-American War

In 1898, a conflict between the United States and Spain, in which the U.S. supported the Cubans' fight for independence. This was was a "turning point" because the US expanded its power/influence after this war.

Philippine- American War

Filipino resistance to US occupation after the Spanish American War. It failed, but inspired other nationalist movements

Social Darwinism

The belief that only the fittest survive. Imperialists embraced this idea.

Industrial Revolution

Led to industrialized countries imperializing other countries for their resources and cheap labor.

What were the cultural impacts of imperialism?

Infanticide in India banned, racist ideas promoted, Christianity spread, indigenous history and culture discouraged

Open Door Policy

A policy proposed by the US in 1899, which gave it equal opportunities to trade in China.

England, France, US, Japan, Germany, Belgium

Imperialist Countries

White Man's Burden

idea that many European countries and the US had a duty to spread their religion and culture to those "less civilized"

Berlin Conference

Meeting at which Europeans agreed on rules for colonizing Africa. It was a "turning point" in European and African history.

Treaty of Nanjing

"unequal treaty" to end Opium War in which China had to accept British terms for peace. this led to economic imperialism by Britain, France, Japan, and the US

Boxer Rebellion

A 1900 uprising in China aimed at ending foreign influence in the country. It was put down by an international force.

Monroe Doctrine

An American foreign policy opposing interference in the Western hemisphere from outside powers. This Doctrine was used to justify the Spanish-American War & US imperialism in Latin America

Africa

The most imperialized continent during this time

What were the economic impacts of imperialism?

Jobs created, labor exploited, new technology, unfair taxes

Suez and Panama Canals

Examples of British and US imperialism. These are man-made waterways constructed in Egypt and Panama, which facilitated the travel of ships around the world and decreased the cost of foreign trade

Latin America

Imperialized by the US

Imperialism

A policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other countries politically, socially, and economically.

Exploitation of a colony's resources

Led to famines in India and parts of Africa.

Philippine-American War

fought to end Filipino resistance to American control of the Philippine Islands. This event demonstrated Filipino nationalism.

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