imperialism Flashcards
Battle of Adwa
In 1815 Ethiopians defeated the invading Italians and remained an independent African state.
Indian National Congress
Founded in 1885 with British approval, was a form for educated Indians to say their views on public affairs
Places in Africa and European countries that colonized
British - Egypt
French - Senegal
Portuguese - Angola
Indentured Labor Migration
Began in 1820s, French and British colonial officials started this to send workers to plantations
Social Darwinism
used Darwin’s theory of “survival of the fittest” to allow racism
European Migration
most of them migrated to America
Views of Moshweshewe I
he disliked the British monarchy. Thought that they were there to destroy and take advantage.
Maji Maji Rebellion
organized to try to expel German colonial authorities from German East Africa
Ram Mohan Roy
an influential Bengali elite sometimes referred to as the “father of modern India”. Argued for both Modern European Science and the Indian tradition of devotional hinduism in structure in society should be implemented
Define imperialism in contemporary usage
Industrilization; the domination of European powers and later the U.S and Japan over subject lands in the world
List three settler colonies
Chile, Australia, and Argentina
Offer two distinct economic explanations for imperialism
1) Available raw materials overseas
2) Colonies being able to consume manufactured products
How are France and Germany linked to imperialism
They both had a desire to make colonies. Especially after the Franco-Prussian War. France lost land and wanted more and Prussia (Germany) wanted more land due to the win.
Define mission civilisatrice
a justification for the missionaries expansion into Africa and Asia
How is Rudyard Kipling significant to the reading
a poet and writer who believed European and Euro-American people had to bring order and enlightenment to distant lands
How is quinine significant to the reading
it was an effective treatment to malaria
How was religion linked to imperialism?
missionaries searched for converts in foreign lands
Name two major canals in important in the Imperialism era and today
Panama and Suez Canals
Which two parties fought in the Battle of Omdurman?
Britain and Sudan.
Describe the importance of the East India Company and where it operated.
It had a monopoly on English trade with India. Located in India.
In what ways were sepoys significant in the reading? Offer two:
1) They were Indian soldiers who worked for the East India Company
2) They were the ones unhappy with their weapons because it was offensive to their religion.
Which European empires were involved in the Great game (at least two), and where did it take place (at least two specific places)?
Russia and Britain were involved, took place in Central Asia and India
How is the Irrawaddy river significant in the reading?
river in Burma where British were seeking to extend their influence
Which three modern-day countries made up French Indochina?
Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos