Imperialism Flashcards
1
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Imperalism:
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The domination by one country of political , economic, or cultural or reason
2
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Western Nations includes
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Europe and United States
3
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The imperialist Nations
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- Great Britain - Japan -France -Germany -Belgium
4
Q
The Industrial Revolution created an increased demand for…
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natural resources found around the world
5
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natural resources include
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Rubber (africa)
Petroleum ( middle east)
palm oil for machinery
6
Q
Military motives
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Europeans and American used their superior weapons
repeating rifle - machine gun
- warships
7
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ruling a global empire was thought to increase and nations prestige around the world
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also encouraged nationalism, social darwinism