Imperialism Review Flashcards
Why was there a good shortage in Africa during the colonization period?
Colonies were forced to grow cash crops instead of regular food crops
How did the Industrial Revolution influence the Age of Imperialism? What were imperialism’s causes?
Countries needed resources, labor and MARKETS for their products
What happened at the Berlin Conference and why is it significant to Africans (How is this one of many examples if racism?)
Europeans divided Africa, did not get the Africans opinions
What is paternalism? Who used paternalism? Where?
When one country treats another country like a child. All European countries used it in Africa and India especially
What were the positive and negative consequences of imperialism within Africa?
Pos: infrastructure such as roads and railroads, stability
Neg: racism, division of the Africans
What do the phrases “jewel in the crown” and “the sun never sets in the British Empire” mean?
India was the most important colony to Britain. The British Empire was all over the world
Who were the Sepoys? What was the Sepoy Mutiny? What was the result? How did it change the relationship between Britain and India?
Sepoys were Indian soldiers that revolted against the British. Britain then took direct control over India
What is extraterritoriality? Where, specifically, did this term apply?
Foreigners were tired for crimes by their own countries not China
What are “Spheres of Influence?” Which countries fought for control of China? Why?
Areas of China that certain countries could trade in. Britain, France, Germany, Japan, and Russia all wanted to trade in China
Why was The Opium War fought between China and Britain?
The British were selling Opium to China. China wanted then to stop. Britain won and gained Hong Kong. China became more open to trade
What did the Opium War and the Boxer Rebellion have in common?
It was a civil revolt against the Emperor Dowager Cixi; against all foreigners
What was the Meiji Era? Why is it significant (for Japan)?
A modernizing of Japan. Rapid industrialization and economic growth. It was the beginning of Japan becoming a world leader
What parts of the world did the British control?
Britain had colonies in all parts of the world
What is Nationalism?
Pride and love for one’s country
What did the Africans have to give up after the Europeans took over?
Their religious and cultural heritage
