12.1-12.2 Flashcards
imperialism
the extension of a nation’s power over other lands.
racism
the belief that race determines a person’s traits and capabilities
social darwinism
the belief that in the struggle between nations, the fit are victorious
colony
a settlement of people with common characteristics
protectorate
a political unit that depends on another government for its protection
sphere of influence
a territorial area over which political and economical influence is wielded by one nation
exploit
to make use of meanly or unfairly for one’s own advantage
paternalism
the policy or practice of restricting freedoms to subordinate people
assimilation
the state of people with different backgrounds seeing themselves as a part of a larger, national family
cash crops
crops that are mainly exploited for their high value/demand in the market
pacific rim
lands on the rim of the Pacific Ocean
How did the Industrial Revolution lead to European colonization?
European nations began to view Asian and African societies as a source of industrial raw materials and a market for their new goods. Also, they gained the capability to through technological advancements.
What were the motivations for the new imperialism?
Motivations for the new imperialism include political, economical, religious, ideological, and exploratory motives.
In Southeast Asia, how was western imperialism different in 1800 than what it had been in 1900?
In 1800, European states only had Dutch East India and the Philippines. In 1900, European states took over Africa and Asia.
How did Thailand’s geographical location influence its political decisions? What did this nation do differently that helped it to remain independent?
Thailand was between British India and French Indochina, and by keeping friendly relations between two rival superpowers, they kept their independence.
