imperialism II Flashcards
When different countries wanted in to Africa, there was an event to discuss how to divide Africa.
It was determined that:
Any country could claim land
why Europeans previously did not go into Africa?
difficult to navigate
too many unknown diseases
why did China lose the Opium war against Britain?
it was a sea battle and china had older ships.
why was china self sufficient (before imperialism)?
they had Extensive mining industry and Strong Agricultural Economy
why was china not interested in trading with foreigners?
because they were self sufficient
what country did Shoguns rule in a very tightly ordered manner?
japan
what characteristics did africa have before imperialism?
100s of ethnic / language groups
small villages
large empires
traditional beliefs
As a result of China’s internal problems, Japan and European countries create ___ in China
sphere of influence
Before 1853, was Japan open to trade with Western countries?
no
what South African tribe was highly skilled and defeated when came into conflict with British army?
zulu
who were the boers?
Descendants to Dutch settlers who opposed British railroad plan Cape to Cairo
what were the causes of the taiping rebellion in china?
poor leadership
what was promised to those who joined the taiping rebellion?
wealth
what was the effect of the Taiping Rebellion?
Death
failure
who was the winner of the russo-japanese war? and what did they gain?
winner: japan
gained: korea
Sino-Japanese War began when ___, which resulted in ___
- when Japan forced Korea to open ports
- Japan gains Manchuria and first colonies
japan modernized by imitating britain’s ___?
skilled navy
japan modernized by imitating germany’s ___?
strong, centralized government
japan modernized by imitating USA’s ___?
education
What European country Belgium jump started the European era in Africa when it established a European state in this Africa region: Congo?
Belgium
Before imperialism in africa, where did europeans visit africa?
along the coast
what did the meji empire realize was the best way to counter western influence?
modernize
Which two countries in Africa were NOT colonized or subject to imperialism?
liberia
ethiopia
what did China’s internal problems lead to?
Many attacks against China by foreign powers
what did the europeans trade with china and how did it effect china?
opium, which led to china declining economically and socially
who was open door policy created by and why?
created by america because they didn’t want to be left out
