Big Test Boi Flashcards
Protectorate
a dependent territory that has been granted local autonomy and some independence while still remaining partially under control of another sovereign state.
Protection provided by mother countries.
Sphere of influence
a country or region in which another country has power to affect development although it has no formal authority.
This is created by a strong economic dependency.
Assimiliation
the absorption and integration of people’s ideas or culture into a wider society or culture that causes the loss or weakening of the person’s actual culture.
Assimilation can occur voluntarily due to societal pressure or through the use of force.
Social darwinism
The belief that only the fittest survive in human political and economic struggle
Raw materials
The basic material from which a product is made
Missionaries
people who work to spread their religious beliefs
Shari’a
Body of Islamic law that includes interpretation of the Quran and applies Islamic principles to everyday life
Swahili
Bantu language with Arabic loanwords spoken in coastal regions of East Africa
monotheism
interpreting our new experiences in terms of our existing schemas
Boers
Dutch settlers in South Africa
Protectorate
A country whose affairs are partially controlled by a stronger power
A state that is protected and controlled by another mother country.
Either is fine*
Matrilineal
tracing descent through the female line
What two continents were powerful states of Great Britain, France, Germany, Russia, and the US turning to for more natural resources and markets?
Asia and Africa
What was the White Man’s Burden?
Social Darwinism-Europeans believe they are obligated to improve and educate other races as they believe they are above everyone else.
What was The Black Man’s Burden?
Direct response to White Man’s Burden- Africans suffered because of European invaders
What types of goods did the British establish production of in India?
The main one was textiles. But also spices, rope etc.
What group had a monopoly on trade in the early 17th century? Why?
The Dutch explorers had sturdy ships and a great supply of capital resources gave them a big advantage over their rivals.
Describe how Hawaii became a U.S. state. List all FIVE steps in order.
- An American naval station had been established in Pearl Harbor in 1887
- American settlers gained control of sugar industries on the islands
- Locals wanted to take control back (uprising)
- U.S marines were brought in to protect American lives
- Hawaii was annexed by the U.S in 1898
What primary purpose did the Philippines serve for the U.S.?
The Philippines were used as a stepping stone to China and if the U.S didn’t take them over, then Japan would.
What was the difference in the impacts of the harsh conditions of industrialization on the people of the countries of Europe vs. the colonial populations?
European people saw benefits over time, African people nevers saw benefits because their their goods were exported
Ships from where made regular visits to East African ports?
Ships from India, China, and the Persian gulf.
By what time frame had slavery been abolished in all major countries of the world?
1880’s
British Gold Coast and Sierra Leone, Liberia (supported by the U.S.), and French occupied areas around the Senegal River all had what in common?
They were all safe places for ex-slaves that lived there. They were all set up
List each of the 6 motives for imperialism
Social: Social Darwinism/Missionaries
Political: Power/Competition
Economic: Natural resources/consumer markets
What were the two purposes of the Berlin Conference?
Divide land of Africa and avert war between European countries
Who won the Boer War?
The British won the Boer war.
Describe the Berlin Conference.
The Berlin Conference was a discussion between the European powers that decided the split over Africa and was held to avoid war. No ethnic or language barriers were considered.
Which African group did we discuss in regards to a successful resistance to European colonization until 1935/1936?
Ethiopia
Describe the Maji Maji revolts.
They were armed rebellions from the Islamic and Animist Africans against the German colonial rule in East Africa. (1905-1907 and around 300,000 recorded deaths.)
Kenya
The political state of Kenya was falling because of the presence of privileged Europeans and the systems couldn’t develop. The Europeans started to send-govern and provoking racial tensions.
consumption
society is greatly diminished. Widespread consumption began with the consumption of markets and cars. Consumers typically had disposable income.
Boers
Dutch settlers in South Africa
Polygny
One male, several females in a marriage.
