Chapter 12- Imperialism TEST Flashcards
Imperialism is…
Expanding, building an empire, getting land by showing dominance and taking over weaker countries
What was competition fueled by?
Pride, demand for raw materials, nationalism
New imperialism: western powers…
Acquired new territories in Asia and Africa (source of raw materials) such as setting up colonies
What were the five motivations of imperialism and explain.
- Technological advances: better transportation, increased exploration, weapons
- exploration: David Livingstone, mapped Africa
- ideological motives: desire to civilize non-Europeans, social Darwinism
- economic motives: industrialized nations sought raw materials and cheap labor
- nationalism: allegiance to country not monarch, unification movements
Social Darwinism
Strongest nations will survive, stronger will dominate less developed societies
Racism…
Belief that race determines traits and capabilities
Imperialism led to some of the use of _____ _____ to take control of nations.
Military force
Europeans had a moral responsibility to…
Civilize the “heathens”, bring democracy and Christian message
Colonial takeover started with whom?
British
What country rules over Vietnam? How does Vietnam divide? What happens when the colonial power fears GB will advance?
France, north and south, French persuade Vietnamese rulers to accept French protection
What country in SE is left alone…
Thailand
What was the Monroe Doctrine?
Document that warns European countries that eastern hemisphere is off limits and European countries cannot overthrow independent nations. Also, U.S. can’t interfere with European colonies
What was the war when US gained control of Cuba and the Philippines?
Spanish-American
Where was the Spanish-American war fought?
Cuba and Philippines
Did Cuba and Philippines like Spanish rule?
No
US gets control of Cuba and Philippines, which doesn’t follow what?
Monroe doctrine
Who was Hawaii’s queen?
Queen Liliuokalani
Who was the American businessman that set up his business in Hawaii?
Sanford Doll
What does Sanford do?
Overthrows Queen, tells US to make Hawaii part of the U.S. (Gives permission)
Who buys rights to the Panama Canal and helps them from Columbian rule?
US
What causes unrest and rebellion in Mexico?
Landholding elites are in power, limiting voting rights
Revolution in Mexico leads to what?
Patriotism in Mexico, new constitution, people are independent, prosperity increased, middle class grows
What two ways were there to govern and explain?
Direct: more conflict, bless the heathens with civilization, local elites resisted foreigners
Indirect: cheaper, less conflict, minimal effect on culture, easy access to natural sources
Goals of governing colonies
Open up new markets for manufactured goods and get more raw materials
