Imperialism Flashcards
1
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What is it
A
- One country completely taking over another
- Changes…
- Culture
- Politics
- Economics
2
Q
What is considered the west
A
- Europe
- America
3
Q
Imperial nations
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- Great Britain ( Industrial revolution
- France
- Belgium ( killed like 9 million )
- Germany ( Good empire and military )
- Japan ( only Asian country in it, aka wild card )
4
Q
How did Africa get Imperialised
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- Barely had any independence
- Taken over by Europe
- Hands were cut off if work was not good
- Couldn’t have their religion
5
Q
How did the demands for natural resources go up and what ones
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- Industrial revolution caused high demand
- Rubber ( Africa )
- Gas
- Palm oil ( tropical )
6
Q
What countries were the most negatively impacted
A
- Africa
- Asia
7
Q
Military motives
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- Used industrial tools to demolish countries
( repeating rifles, machine guns, warships) - A chance for European countries to show they’re the greatest and biggest
8
Q
4 factors that caused Europes Imperialism
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- Nationalism
- Social Darwinism
- Christian missionary
- White man’s burden
9
Q
4 Factors that caused Europes Imperialism
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- Nationalism
- Social Darwinism
- Christian miionary
- White man’s burden
10
Q
Nationalism
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- Thinks their country is the best
- Will do any bad things to prove and protect that
11
Q
Social Darwinism
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- Whites thought they were evolving faster than colored
- Better
12
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Christian Missionary
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- Spread faith around the world
- COnvinced others to leave their religion
13
Q
White mans Burdon
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- It is the duty of the white to Civilize the “ savage “
- Asian and Africans