Contact and Colonisation Flashcards
Why do countries take over other countries ? (3)
- Politics
- Religion
- Economics
What is imperialism?
When a country extends its power and influence through military, colonisation or other means
What is colonialism?
When a country gains political power over another and then takes control of the government, people and resources
What are the 3 D’s?
- Destruction
- Disadvantage
- Disease
What is Manifest Destiny?
Idea that the US is destined by God to expand its territory and spread democracy and capitalism
What was the oregon trail?
The four million Europeans that arrived in North America and began to move west to California and Oregon for more land and resources
What is Westward Interaction?
When treaties were made yet broken
What is a settlement?
A permanent place to stay
What is the 7 Year War?
British and French fighting alongside their Native American allies for control over North America
Who won the 7 Year War?
The British
Did the British keep their promise to the Native Americans?
No, they didn’t give them any of the gained land the agreement stated
When did the Pontiac War occour?
1763
What caused the Pontiac war to begin?
Native Americans fed uo with treatment from British
What did the British do to the Native Americans in the pontiac war?
Threw blankets with smallpox on them so it would kill and affect the Native Americans
What did the Pontiac War end with and when?
Royal Proclamation in 1763
