Chapter 25 Quiz Flashcards
What is imperialism?
Domination of one country by another
What ways can imperialism be carried out?
Militarily, politically, economically, culturally
How did the IR give Europe lots of power?
Boost to the economies, strong governments emerged, powerful militaries
What was Europe’s more aggressive expansion called?
New Imperialism
What were the reasons for New Imperialism?
Some because of need, some because of want
What were the causes of New Imperialism?
Economic Interests, political/military interests, “Humanitarian” Goals, Social Darwinism
Why was economic interests a cause of new imperialism?
Manufacturers needed access to more natural resources: coal, oil, rubber; needed new markets to sell goods; needed new places for growing population to move
Why was political/military interests a cause of new imperialism?
Merchant ships needed protection and bases to refuel; national pride-couldn’t let other European countries seize al foreign land
Why was “Humanitarian” goals a cause of new imperialism?
Many felt a real concern for their little brothers overseas
What did Europeans believe about western civilization?
Europeans believed they had a duty to spread ideas of western civilization such as Christianity, medicine, and law
Why was Social Darwinism a cause of new imperialism?
Growing sense in Europe of Racial Superiority; Survival of Fittest mentality- strongest races were destined to conquer weaker ones- it was nature’s way
Why did new imperialism succeed?
Weakness of non-western states; western advantages
Why was weakness of non-western states a reason why ni succeed?
Many old empires in decline-Ottoman, china, India; Slave trade negatively affected African Empire
Why was western advantages a reason why ni succeed?
Supportive gov’ts and powerful militaries; superior technology-weapons, steam ships
What were colonies?
Most involved form of imperialism; Ways Imperialist nations had control
What rule did the British use?
Indirect Rule
What was indirect rule?
Used local rulers to govern, but encouraged their children to gain education in Britain; Soon a new generation of “westernized” leaders would rule and spread British civilization
What rule did French use?
Direct Rule
What was direct rule?
Sent officials and officers to countries to impose French laws and customs
What were protectorates?
Local rulers left in place, but were expected to follow advice of European “advisors”
What was an advantage to protectorates?
Cheaper and required less military force
What is spheres of influence?
Area in which an outside power claimed exclusive involvement/trade privileges
What are examples of spheres of influence?
Europe in China; US in Latin/S.America
Explain West Africa?
Muslim states arose built on trade, farming and herding; traded with Europeans because they wanted help to defeat enemies; Slave trade to Europe/US