Imperalism Study Guide

Imperalism

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

Quinine

A drug that helped prevent Malaria.

Social Darwinism

Applied Darwin’s theory of “Survival of the Fittest” to society, claiming conquering was natural.

White Man’s Burden

As the “superior race”, it was white people’s “responsibility” to “civilize” “lesser” cultures.

British East India Company

The British company that ruled India independently for almost a century before the British government took over.

Mughal Empire

The fading empire that had previously ruled India.

Sepoy Rebellion (Mutiny)

Rebellion of the Sepoy. Felt they weren’t being respected by the BEIC

Indian National Congress

An Indian National Movement that believed in freedom for Indian citizens

Raj

Britain’s Rule over India

Swadeshi Movement

The Indian National Congress boycotted British products, weakening the British Economy.

Opium Wars

A war fought between Britain and China. Fought over abuse of the Opium Trade.

Taiping Rebellion

A was fought in China trying to remove the Qing Dynasty and put a communist system in place.

Boxer Rebellion

A rebellion in China that fought against western influence.

Meiji

A restoration in Japan led by an emperor inforcing industry and and education

Sun Yat - Sen

Leader of the 1911 Rebellion that overthrew the Qing Dynasty and established a National Republic.

Suez Canal

A canal connecting the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea in Egypt. Conquered by the British.

Zulu Resistance

Resisted British rule for many years until conquered in 1879.

Panama Canal

A canal built through Panama to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean in a more convenient way. Took a long time and many lives to build.

4 Reasons for Imperialism

Weakening Empires, Cheap Raw Materials, Military and Science, Cultural Superiority

3 Empires Fading

The Mughal, The Ottomans, The Qing

5 Imperial Powers

United States, Russia, Britain, France, Germany

3 Cultural Changes during Raj & BEIC

Banning Customs, Chrisitian Missionaries

3 Economic Changes during Raj & BEIC

Infastructure, Forced to buy British goods

3 Political Changes during Raj & BEIC

Indian Civil Service, Divided State of Bengal

4 territories inherited by the US

Cuba, Guam, Puerto Rico and The Phillipines