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.
