chapter 17 APE study guide

What marked the end of the Age of Early Modern Colonization?

The American Revolution in 1783 shifted global power dynamics and challenged colonial systems.

Which empire was known as the 'Jewel in the Crown' of the British Empire?

British India (East India).

What was a key motive for the New Imperialism?

The desire for economic exploitation and access to raw materials and new markets.

Which country had significant imperial interests in Africa during the New Imperialism?

Britain.

What was a major factor in Russian expansion in mainland Asia?

Desire for territorial control and access to resources, in Siberia and Central Asia.

What was the primary goal of missionary movements during imperialism?

To spread Christianity and convert indigenous populations in colonized regions.

Which period is known as the Age of British Imperial Dominance?

19th century, Victorian era.

What was a significant outcome of the New Imperialism?

Expansion of European empires, leading to increased global competition, colonization, and the spread of Western influence.

Which empire expanded significantly in Africa during the late 19th century?

The British Empire.

What was a common justification for imperialism in the 19th century?

Belief in the 'civilizing mission' to spread Western culture and values.

Which region was a focus of Russian expansion in Asia?

Focused primarily on Siberia.

What was a key feature of the New Imperialism?

Intense competition among European powers for territorial control and resources in Africa and Asia.

Which country was a major player in the New Imperialism?

Britain.

What was a significant impact of missionary movements during imperialism?

The spread of Christianity and Western cultural values to colonized regions.

What was a driving force behind the Age of British Imperial Dominance?

The pursuit of economic resources and global trade control.

What was the primary role of the East India Company in India?

To trade and manage British interests, eventually exerting political and military control.

Who was declared the Empress of India in 1876?

Queen Victoria.

How did steamboats impact transportation in the 19th century?

By enabling faster and more reliable travel along rivers and oceans.

What was a major effect of the conquest of tropical diseases in the 19th and 20th centuries?

The expansion of European colonial influence and settlement in previously inaccessible regions.

What was the main objective of the Muslim League?

To protect the political rights and interests of Muslims in India.

What was the Government of India Act of 1935?

A law that granted limited self-government to Indians and expanded provincial autonomy under British rule.

What was the Sepoy Rebellion of 1857?

A group of Indian soldiers in the British East India Company rebelled against the British due to attempted conversions to Christianity.

Who was Muhammad Ahmad in the context of 19th-century Sudan?

Sudanese religious and political leader who claimed to be the Mahdi or Muslim messiah, establishing a strict Islamic state.

What was a significant outcome of the Boxer Rebellion in China?

Increased foreign influence in China and the signing of the Boxer Protocol, imposing heavy penalties on the Qing government.

What was a key factor in the success of the Boxer Rebellion?

Widespread anti-foreign and anti-Christian sentiment among Chinese peasants, gaining support across various regions.