12.1 IMPERIALISM Flashcards
Imperialism
The expansion of a nations power over others lands
What were 2 countries considered as by Western
Asia and Africa were viewed as a source for industrial raw materials
Early imperialsm vs late imperialism
Early imperialism wanted trading posts only, whereas late imperialism wanted complete control over the area
2 reasons for stronger imperialism
Capitalist states in the west looked for markets and raw materials (rubber, oil, tin)
Also rivalries overseas
How was imperialism tied to social Darwinism
Social Darwinists believed the fit are victorious in the struggle between nations
How was imperialism tied to racism?
Racist beliefs led to military force against other nations.
How did other Europeans treat imperialism?
The called the white mans burden and brought the Christian message to “heathen masses”,
How to did a small portion of people treat imperialism?
As a watpy to bring benefits of western democracy and capitalism
What happened from the new imperialism in southeast Asia in the 1800’s to the 1900’s
1800’s Europe only controlled the Spanish phillipenez and Dutch East Indies
1900’s almost the whole area was European
Who was sent to find a new colony in 1819 and what was found
Sir Thomas Stamford raffles, the Malay peninsula (Singapore) becMe a major stopping point for boats to and from china
What happened to french missionaries In Vietnam
They were persecuted but not stopped. This divided the country into two governments, the north and south
What happened between France and Vietnam
French forced Vietnam to protect them, the french eventually made Vietnam a French protectorate
Protectorate
Political unit that depends on another government
What happened to france in 1887?
The french possessed many new countries creating the new Union of French Indochina
Who helped Thailand remain independent and what did they do to keep it that way
King Mongkut and King Chulalongkorn
The promoted western learning and maintained friendly relations with european powers
What happened during the Spanish American war
Commodore George Dewey defeated Spanish fleet . William McKinley turned the phillipenez into an American colony
Emilio Aguinaldo
He led revolts a For the phillipene republic for up independence. They fought a three year bloody warfare. The guerrilla forces were defeated by the United States.c
Indirect rule
A colonial government in which local rulers are allowed to maintain their positions of authority and status
Why did some like indirect rule
It was cheaper and less people had to be trained. Local culture was effected less
Direct rule
Colonial government in which local elites were removed from power and replaced by a new set of officials brought from the colonizing country
Burma
Direct through government in India
Southern Vietnam
Direct
Northern Vietnam
Indirect through emoeror
What happened with colonial exports
The plantations were introduced
What were benefits of colonial rule
Railroads, highways and other structures An entrepreneurial class in rural areas Rubber, palm oil, coffee, tea, and spices began to share in profits
Can vuong
Save the king
Buddhist monk saya San
Led a peasant revolt against British colonial regime
