Chapter 25 Quiz Flashcards

1
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What is imperialism?

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Domination of one country by another

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2
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What ways can imperialism be carried out?

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Militarily, politically, economically, culturally

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3
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How did the IR give Europe lots of power?

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Boost to the economies, strong governments emerged, powerful militaries

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4
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What was Europe’s more aggressive expansion called?

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New Imperialism

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5
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What were the reasons for New Imperialism?

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Some because of need, some because of want

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What were the causes of New Imperialism?

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Economic Interests, political/military interests, “Humanitarian” Goals, Social Darwinism

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Why was economic interests a cause of new imperialism?

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Manufacturers needed access to more natural resources: coal, oil, rubber; needed new markets to sell goods; needed new places for growing population to move

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Why was political/military interests a cause of new imperialism?

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Merchant ships needed protection and bases to refuel; national pride-couldn’t let other European countries seize al foreign land

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Why was “Humanitarian” goals a cause of new imperialism?

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Many felt a real concern for their little brothers overseas

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10
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What did Europeans believe about western civilization?

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Europeans believed they had a duty to spread ideas of western civilization such as Christianity, medicine, and law

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11
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Why was Social Darwinism a cause of new imperialism?

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Growing sense in Europe of Racial Superiority; Survival of Fittest mentality- strongest races were destined to conquer weaker ones- it was nature’s way

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12
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Why did new imperialism succeed?

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Weakness of non-western states; western advantages

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13
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Why was weakness of non-western states a reason why ni succeed?

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Many old empires in decline-Ottoman, china, India; Slave trade negatively affected African Empire

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14
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Why was western advantages a reason why ni succeed?

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Supportive gov’ts and powerful militaries; superior technology-weapons, steam ships

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15
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What were colonies?

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Most involved form of imperialism; Ways Imperialist nations had control

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16
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What rule did the British use?

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Indirect Rule

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17
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What was indirect rule?

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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

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18
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What rule did French use?

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Direct Rule

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19
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What was direct rule?

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Sent officials and officers to countries to impose French laws and customs

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20
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What were protectorates?

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Local rulers left in place, but were expected to follow advice of European “advisors”

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21
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What was an advantage to protectorates?

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Cheaper and required less military force

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22
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What is spheres of influence?

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Area in which an outside power claimed exclusive involvement/trade privileges

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23
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What are examples of spheres of influence?

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Europe in China; US in Latin/S.America

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24
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Explain West Africa?

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Muslim states arose built on trade, farming and herding; traded with Europeans because they wanted help to defeat enemies; Slave trade to Europe/US

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25
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What was Liberia?

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Country founded as a refuge for freed US slaves

26
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What was jihad?

A

Holy struggle to purify Islam

27
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How big is Africa compared to Europe?

A

4 times as big

28
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Explain North Africa.

A

Under control of Ottoman; large Muslim influence

29
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Explain East Africa.

A

Profitable trade of slaves to Middle East; Trade copper/ivory to India for cloth/weapons

30
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Explain South Africa.

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Heavy turmoil and chaos; fighting between Zulu tribe and “Boers” from Denmark

31
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What are missionaries?

A

Someone sent on a religious cause

32
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What did missionaries do/think?

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Built school and medical clinics alongside churches; Thought Africans were almost like children in need of guidance

33
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Who started to colonize Africa?

A

King Leopold of Belgium began colonizing the Congo

34
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What was the Berlin Conference?

A

European leaders met to establish the rules for African colonization

35
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What was not thought of at the Berlin Conference?

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Traditional Settlement patterns; ethnic boundaries and tribes

36
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What did France gain from the Berlin Conference?

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By late 1800s controlled area in W and N Africa as big as the US is today

37
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What did the British gain from the Berlin Conference?

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Smaller/more scattered area than French; focused on larger population centers; dominated where most valuable resources were- diamonds and gold

38
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What was special about Ethiopia?

A

Only African country to remain free

39
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How was Ethiopia able to remain free?

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Menelik II modernized before Europeans came; Built state-of-the-art roads/bridges; western style schools; Imported newest weapons; Had Europeans train his army

40
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Who did Ethiopia defeat?

A

Italy

41
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How much of India did the British East India Company control?

A

60%

42
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Who was India ruled by?

A

Ranjit Singh

43
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What did Ranjit Singh rule?

A

Sikh Empire

44
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How/Why did Britain gain power of India?

A

Exploited Indian Diversity

45
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Why did Exploiting Indian Diversity help Britain gain control of India?

A

Many types of people lived in India-Various cultures/customs/languages made it hard to unite

46
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What were some of British’s policies?

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Worked to end slavery; Preserved peace/maintained order; improved education; spread Christianity; outlawed sati

47
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What were the goals of the BEIC?

A

make money and improve life for Indians

48
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What was sati?

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Widows must kill themselves when their husbands die

49
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What were sepoys?

A

Indian Soldiers

50
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What things were offensive to sepoys/ why they rebelled?

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Made to serve anywhere Britain wanted them to- for Hindus oversea travel was offense to religion; new rifles required them to bit off tips of bullet cartridges that were greased with cow/pig fat

51
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Why are cows and pigs important?

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Cows=Sacred to Hindus; Pork= Forbidden by Muslims

52
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Who were viceroys?

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People who ruled in India in the name of the British King

53
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What did Britain do to help their economy and helping India modernize?

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Built roads and huge rail networks

54
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How did the roads and rails mainly help Britain?

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Easier to remove raw materials/resources; easier to sell British products throughout India

55
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What did transportation led to for India?

A

Unity

56
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What is famines?

A

Mass starvation

57
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What did British do to get more involved in India?

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Flooded Indian markets w/ cheap textiles; increased British pressure on Indians to grow cash crops and deforest their lands; medical advancements allowed for increased population, but led to food shortages and famines

58
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What was India’s views on British?

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Impressed with technology; adopted western ways and customs

59
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What was Britain’s view on India?

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Some respected Indians ancient heritage/history, most thought India was just their to be exploited

60
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What was the Indian National Congress?

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Believed in peaceful protest; wanted British modernization but also self-rule

61
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Who helped India break control from the British?

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Mahatma Gandhi