Chapter 11 Questions Flashcards
What motives caused the nations of Europe to engage in imperialist activities?
They wanted raw materials to fuel the growing industrial revolution. They also sought a vast new market for their products. Africa had both of these.
What effect did the Boer War have on Africans?
Many served as soldiers or guards. Many died in concentration camps.
What are the forms of imperial rule?
colony, protectorate, sphere of influence, economic imperialism
How did Ethiopia resist European rule so successfully?
Menelik II played the italians, french and british against each other, all of who were striving to bring Ethiopia into their sphere of influence.
Why did the European nations have an interest in controlling the Muslim lands?
Their land was strategically important.
What methods did the Muslim leaders use to try to prevent European imperialism?
They set up military & economic reforms. And they to took steps to modernization.
How was the economy of India transformed by the British?
The british east india company, set up trading posts at bombay, madras, and calcutta.
What caused the sepoy Mutiny?
Some sepoys refused to accept cartridges, so 85 of 90 sepoys were jailed. The next day there was a rebellion.
How did Siam manage to remain independent when other countries in the area were colonized?
Siam decided to be neutral so the british or french couldn’t get his land. then he modernized his country after that.
Describe the Attitudes held by Americans about colonizing other lands.
because americans had fought for their independence from britain, most of them disliked the idea of colonization.
