Imperialism Flashcards
During the Industrial Revolution, and Age of Nationalism, the nations of Europe sought to divide the areas of the world for themselves
Transplant culture
-Extract natural resources
-Create markets to sell their goods
Paternalism
-ideology that European nations treat their colonies as a father would a child
Social Darwinism
Applies Darwin’s theory of evolution to humans
Imperialism began during the ___, but a second wave of colonialism will begin in the 1800s with new countries seeking ___
1Age of Discovery
2.colonies
This leads to increased competition and eventually ___
1.war
first area impacted by imperialism
North Africa
In 1853, The Ottomans went to war with ___
1.Russia
War between Russia and the Ottomans
The Cremean War.
The Cremean war will____
end with a draw, but it was clear that the Ottoman Empire was on its last legs
-In hopes to maintain stability, the following takes place:
In hopes to maintain stability, the following takes place:
Balkan countries became independent
Egypt is given over to England
linked the Mediterranean sea to the Indian Ocean.
-Suez Canal
Algeria and Morocco given to ___
France
Central and South Africa
Britain
1816- Shaka Unites _____
South Africans in Zulu Empire
Britain defeats Zelus, and incorporates them into empire
Zulu War 1879
Descendents of Dutch
settlers rebel against British rule
-Boer War 1898
France
Colonizes
-West Africa
-Madagascar
Belgium
Takes over
-The Congo
Germany
-Colonizes Southeastern and Southwestern Africa