Imperialism Flashcards

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What is imperialism?

A

the domination of one country over the political, economic, or social life of another country

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What are the causes of Imperialism?

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INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION, power, land, nationalism, natural resources, use colonies as markets, white man’s burden, social darwinism

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What was the white man’s burden?

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European racist ideology that they had a duty to civilize natives of countries being colonized

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What was Social Darwinism?

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the belief that the stronger countries should take over weaker nations

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What was the Berlin Conference?

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a Conference led by Otto von Bismarck, led to the partitioning of Africa, ignored tribal boundaries, did not invite African leaders

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What was the Boer War?

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response of Boers and the Zulus to British imperialism

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What advantage did the British and other European powers have over the areas they were colonizing?

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superior military technology, had already been through the Ind. rev.

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Who was the owner of the De Beers mining company, who attempted to built a railroad from the cape to Cairo?

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Cecil Rhodes

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What was the Suez Canal?

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a canal built in Egypt by the French and British, used to shorten the trip from Asia back to Europe (ie. India to England)

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Which country took over India?

A

England

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How did the people of India respond to the British?

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Sepoy rebellion

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What were the causes of the Sepoy Rebellion?

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having to fight overseas for the British, using pork/beef fat on gun cartridges, disregarding Indian culture

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What were the effects of the Sepoy Rebellion?

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the British made India a colony

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What was the impact of the Opium Wars?

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British won, unequal treaties (Treaty of Nanjing), more European influence and power in China

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What were spheres of influence in China?

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European nations carved out spheres (parts) of China where they controlled trade and local gov’ts

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What was the Open Door Policy?

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U.S. passed this to open trade in China to all western powers

17
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how did the Chinese respond to European influence?

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Boxer Rebellion-Chinese attempted to fight and kick out Europeans, failed

18
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Which country colonized Vietnam? Why?

A

French-natural resources-rubber, opium, rice

19
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Which policy did Japan use from 1635-1857?

A

Isolationism

20
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What was the Meiji Restoration?

A

opening of Japan, opened by U.S., Japan modernizes, westernizes to avoid domination