Consequences of Industrialization Flashcards

Flashcards about the consequences of Industrialization circa 1750 to 1900

Nationalism

Pride in one's country and a political cause of imperialism.

Social Darwinism

A racist belief in the superiority of European civilization used to justify imperial control.

Civilizing Mission

The desire of Christians to civilize non-Europeans through teaching them Christianity and other European cultural traits.

Cash Crops

Crops that are grown for export rather than consumption by locals.

Economic Imperialism

Industrial powers use their economic strength to their advantage over non-industrialized countries.

Opium Wars

Wars which led to China losing some of its control over the trade in its country.

Banana Republics

Small Latin American countries largely controlled by American businesses.

Indentured Servitude

A labor system where people migrate to pay off a debt through their labor.

Penal Colonies

Colonies where prisoners are forced to work as part of their sentence.

Ethnic Enclaves

Neighborhoods in which people who immigrate tend to congregate. For example, Chinatowns.

Economic Effects of Imperialism

Increasing development of a global economy, cash crop agriculture, mining, and labor migration providing profit for industrialized powers.

Social Effects of Imperialism

Women having more responsibility because they stay home when men migrate.

Cultural Effects of Imperialism

Ethnic enclaves are created by migrant workers.

Political Effects of Imperialism

Resisting imperialism, such as nationalism motivating people to rebel and some resistance efforts inspired by religion.