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What technological advancements aided European powers in controlling faraway territories?
Innovations such as steamships, railroads, and firearms (like machine guns) gave European powers the ability to control faraway territories.
What drove imperial expansion during the Industrial Revolution?
Increased production capabilities and the need for raw materials and new markets drove imperial expansion.
What economic resources supported imperial ventures?
Western nations had strong economies that could support imperial ventures, including military forces and infrastructure.
What was a political factor that facilitated imperialism in the 19th century?
Many European nations were politically stable and had powerful militaries.
Why did European powers try to create discord amongst African tribes and rulers?
By fostering distrust and division, European powers could weaken potential resistance, making it easier to control and exploit local populations.
What was the strategy used by European powers to minimize united resistance?
By pitting rival tribes or groups against each other, European powers minimized the likelihood of united resistance to imperial rule.
Which two continents were heavily colonized by European powers during the 18th and 19th centuries?
Africa and Asia were heavily colonized, with European powers exploiting their resources and establishing strategic trade routes.
How did the Industrial Revolution create a need for raw materials?
The Industrial Revolution created a demand for raw materials like rubber, oil, and minerals, which European powers could obtain from colonies.
What was the impact of overproduction in factories during the Industrial Revolution?
European nations needed new markets for their finished goods due to overproduction in factories.
How did transportation and communication advancements facilitate imperialism?
The creation of steamships and railroads made it easier for Europeans to travel and control vast colonies.
What societal change occurred due to imperialism related to culture?
Cultural assimilation occurred as European powers imposed their culture, language, and religion on local populations.
What urban change was seen in colonies due to imperialism?
Colonies often saw the rise of European-style cities, which displaced indigenous communities.
What type of education was established in colonies due to imperialism?
Western-style schools were established, often teaching European languages and ideologies.
What was a political effect of imperialism regarding governance?
European powers established direct or indirect rule over colonies, often undermining or destroying traditional political structures.
What arose as native populations grew discontent with foreign rule?
Numerous resistance movements and uprisings occurred, such as the Boxer Rebellion.
What global conflicts were influenced by the rivalry between European powers?
The rivalry for colonies contributed to tensions and conflicts, such as the Scramble for Africa and World War I.
What is Indirect Rule?
A system of governance where local rulers maintain their positions under the oversight of a colonial power.
What is Direct Rule?
A system where the colonial power directly governs the colony, often replacing local leaders with European officials.
What is a Protectorate?
A region that maintains its own government but is controlled by a foreign power for protection and economic benefit.
What is a Sphere of Influence?
A region where a foreign power has exclusive rights to trade, invest, or develop.
What does Balance of Trade refer to?
The difference between a country’s imports and exports.
What is a Trade Surplus?
Occurs when a country exports more than it imports.
What is a Trade Deficit?
Occurs when a country imports more than it exports.
What is Indemnity?
A payment made by a country to another as compensation for damages or losses.
