cHpT. 25 wOrLd HiStOrY :D Flashcards
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What is imperialism?
the extension of a nation’s power over other lands through diplomacy or military force
What is diplomacy?
international relations typically by a country’s representatives abroad (Ex. ambassador)
What is a protectorate?
A political unit that depends on another government
What is racism?
The belief that race determines a person’s traits and capabilities
What is direct rule?
A colonial government where local elites are kicked out and replaced by a set of officials brought from the colonizing country
What is indirect rule?
A colonial government where local rulers are allowed to maintain their position of authority and power
what did the people who resisted the colonial rule develop
guerrillas
what happened when France sent Christianity missionaries to Vietnam
The Vietnamese rejected the France because they practiced Confucianism. France then divided Vietnam into two countries. France made Vietnam sign treaty for protection against the Brits
the British took over what (Africa sheet)
The Cape from dutch, South Africa for diamonds and gold, and the Suze Canal
what did the British dream of (Africa sheet)
a railroad that extended from the (African) Cape to Cairo, Egypt
How much of Africa did France own and who stopped them (Africa sheet)
They owned most of Africa but Britain stopped them
What did Spain own and what do they want (African sheet)
They owned parts of Morocco but they want the whole country (but France no sharies)
In Belgium what was happening to king Leopard (African sheet)
He owned his own estate and made a fortune off of copper and rubber. He treated his workers poorly for 15 years causing half the population to die. The country made him give his estate up
What was the purpose of west expansion into Asia and Africa?
The west wanted to exploit the natural resources and sought European goods.
What were the goals of the colonies?
To establish a place for raw goods and markets
Why did France try to get Vietnam before the Brits?
It was a race to control colonies to gain prestige
How did colonies control economies?
Through indirect or direct rule
What was the cause of guerrillas and what was the result of the development of the method?
Cause: Some natives, both rulers or peasants, resisted colonial rule, but often had no success. So they developed the monkey plan
Effect: The US defeated the guerrillas to gain control over the Chinese government
What are guerrillas?
Jungle military
By 1900, virtually all of Southeast Asia was under…?
Western (colonial) rule: both the British and the US
In 1819, why did the British take over the small island of Singapore and Burma?
Singapore: major stopping point through China
Burma: to protect their investments in India