Chapter 12 Test Flashcards
Five causes of imperialism
1- technological advances (industrial rev)
2- increase exploration: David Livingstone
3- ideological motives
4- economic motives
5- nationalism
What does imperialism mean
extension of a nations power over other lands
What are some Ideological motives
a desire to “civilize” non Europeans also spurred the development of imperialism
- Darwinism
- the white mans burden was a poem to civilize the heathens
- to support imperialism
Economic motives
Industrialized nation sought
- raw materials
- natural resources
- cheap labor
- new marketplaces for manufacturing goods
What role does nationalism play in chapter 12
- 19th century political changes
- allegiance to ones country rather than to a monarch
- role of the common people
- unification motives
What role does imperialism play in chapter 12?
- ties to social Darwinism
- also ties to racism
- led some to the use of military force to take control of nations
- Europeans had a moral responsibility
Who believes in confucianism
France- feels Christianity is is a threat to their belief
Who’s fears the GB is advancing on them and persuades Vietnam rulers to accept French protection from Britt
France
Why were people interested in Africa
- europeans interest and other forms of trade
- the canal that would allow transport between themselves and Asia
- gained independence
- developed into a modern nation
- raw materials
Berline conference
- settled conflicts
- established a set of agreed-upon rules regarding the competition among the great powers for colonies in Africa
Describe Gandhi
- studied in London, lawyer
- worked at the law firm in South America, eyes opened to racial exploration of Indians
- returned to India, advocated for Indian independence
- nonviolent resistance movement
Describe David Livingston
- medical missionary, adventurer, explorer
- traveled throughout the interior of Africa, made detailed notes
- goal was to find a river that would open up central Africa for commerce and Christianity
- disappeared for a while
Henry Stanley
- U.S. journalist, continued exploring African after Livingston died
- encouraged GB to send settlers down the Congo river- they refused
- asked king Leopold of Belgium- agreed
- k. Leopold had Stanley set up colonies for Belgium
Effects of imperialism in India
- British power increased
- British east India became actively involved in political mad military affairs
- rebellion ensued
What are the Effects of imperialism in Latin America
- the u.s intervening with neighbors in Latin America
- Spanish- America war
- Cuba, Philippines, Puerto Rico all annexed by u.s
- separately, Hawaii annexed