Imperialism Flashcards
How did the British Middle Class gain power?
through suffrage
What did Canada become? Did they stay loyal to Great Britain?
A dominion. Yes.
What rights did Canada have?
Self-governing rights.
What did New Zealand force the Maori to do?
Resettle in part of the country.
What happened during the Irish Potato Famine?
1 million deaths, 2 million emigrating, Irish lost land
Did the British help Ireland during the Potato Famine?
No.
What were Africa’s motives for imperialism?
National Pride, need for raw materials, need for new markets, and missionaries wanted to convert to Christianity.
Explain why Africa needed new markets.
They needed places to sell products if industrialization would continue.
Explain why Africa needed raw materials.
They needed raw materials if industrialization would continue.
What things did Europe gain due to imperialism?
Access to natural resources, access to workers, access to trade markets.
Explain Social Darwinism.
People fittest for survival enjoyed wealth and are superior to others (idea to let the poor die)
Explain details of the Berlin Conference.
It was a meeting to decide how to divide Africa. Leaders from 14 European Countries. By the end, Africa was divided into 7 European Countries.
What was the reason for the Berlin Conference?
Because they feared war amongst themselves.
What resources did wealth in Africa come from?
Copper, tin, gold, diamonds, cash crops- peanuts, palm oil, cocoa, rubber.
How was the Boer War the first Total War?
All resources were dedicated to the war effort.
Name three tactics used in the Boer War.
Concentration camps, commando raids, and guerrilla tactics.
Name two positives of Imperialism.
New meds were created increasing life expectancy. And local Aribal wars end.
Name two negatives of Imperialism.
Lost land and wealth. And decreases in food production creating famines.
Why was India the “Jewel in the Crown”?
Because of raw materials and huge population.
Why did China resist outside influence?
Very traditional and they were self-sufficient.
What was the successful trade item?
Opium
What problems did opium create?
Widespread drug addiction and the Opium War.
Who won the Opium War?
British
How did foreign influence grow?
Spheres of Influence and Open Door Policy
