Chap 25 Flashcards
What is imperialism
The process of one person ruling another
Who were the sepoys and what sparked their mutiny? What were the results
- Indian soldiers who fought for the British army
- intro to new weapons
- refused to use them because if the beef and bork in powder
Why did the export opium to china?
Trade imbalance
How do the treaty of Nanjing impact china(2) & who benighted from this?
- unequal treaties • opened 5 more ports for western trade
* Europe benifited
What was the Meiji restoration?
Emperor returned to Meiji
What were some reasons that European powers scrambled to claim colonies in Africa?
- economic- source of raw materials
* political- controlling colonies would gain more respect from other leaders
What is social Darwinism?
Stated that certain nations or races are more fit that others
Who was the leading advocate of social Darwinism?
Cecil Rhodes
What allowed European nations to control Asia & Africa after 1800 (3)?
- drug quinine
- automatic machine guns
- telegraphs , rail roads, steam ships
What role did the Suez Canal play in British occupation of Egypt ?
The British took occupation of Egypt to protect their interests of the Suez Canal
What was the Berlin conference and how did it cause later conflicts in Africa ?
- European leaders coming together in Germany
* dispute over African land
What two Mexican revolutionaries gained the support of the lowest classes in Mexico ?
“Pancho” villa & milia no Zapata
What wasthe Roosevelt corollary & what was its purpose ?
A document that U.S. vowed to there military to keep Europeans out
