Imperialism Test Flashcards

1
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A policy of extending a countrys power and influence through colonization

A

Imperialism

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2
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What catalysts change?

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Economic factors; competition
Political factors; power shifts
Social factors; beliefs cause wars

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3
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What are the costs and benefits of technological advances?

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Increased efficiency, improved communication
Job displacement (mechanical), environmental impacts

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4
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A territory or country under protection of a more powerful state

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Protectorate

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5
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An area which foreign power is significant without direct control

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Sphere of Influence

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6
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Adding new territory into another political entity

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annexation

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7
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Territory where a country is governed by foreign power

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Colony

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8
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Treating people in a paterializing way

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Paternalism

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9
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Belief that a specific race is superior

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Social Darwinism

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10
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Local rulers are elite government colony on imperial

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Indirect Control

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11
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Imperial power directly controls a colony through military forces

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Direct Control

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12
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Powerful corporations exerts economic dominance over weaker regions

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Business Imperialism

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13
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A period of British rule of India

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Raj

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14
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Describes the British imperialism in India (most because of $$$)

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Jewel in the Crown

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15
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Indian soldier of the BEIC (British East India Company)

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Sepoy

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16
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Indians against the British - British PR over Indians

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Sepoy Rebellion

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17
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Organization that advocated for Indian independence

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Indian National Congress

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18
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Calling equal access to trade in China

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Open Door Policy

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19
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War between China and Britain as China refused to take and sell opium

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Opium War

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20
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Anti-Christian led boxers

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Boxer Rebellion

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21
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Civil war of Hong Xiuquan, wanted Christianity and to overthrow Qing, everything became unstable

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Taiping Rebellion

22
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Modernization in China, strengthening everything but the Qing Dynasty

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Self-strengthening Movement

23
Q

Japan signed with the US for trade

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Treaty of Kanazawa

24
Q

Emperor Meiji (western) was in power

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Meiji Era

25
Q

Fought between the two and Japan won

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Russia-Japan War

26
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Meeting in Germany to discuss the equal splitting of powers of Africa, African representatives were not included

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Berlin Conference

27
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King of Belgium, exploited Congo State

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King Leopold II

28
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Emperor of Ethiopia, sold to Italy

A

Menelik II

29
Q

Muslim group in Nigeria (Sokoto)

A

Hausa Fausa

30
Q

Ethnic group in Nigeria that played important role in Safron War

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Igbo

31
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Nigeria group - artsy and creative

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Yoruba

32
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Resources, markets, cheap labor, political Christianity, protection

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Euro motivation

33
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How did specific countries take over

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Military, diplomacy, economics, (British —> India)

34
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How did Euros control

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Direct and indirect rule

35
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Five motives
Economic; Euros wanted new markets to fuel the economy
Politics; European countries increases powers
Religious; spreads religion
Strategic; need for naval bases and trade
Ideological; euros believed they were superior
Social; believed in white superiority

A

Scramble of Africa

36
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Tech; steam engine
Economic; industrial revolution
Scientific; Medicines
Political; Growth of Nationalism

A

Advancements

37
Q

Direct; governing colony
Indirect; govern colonies with officials

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Nigerian Control Methods

38
Q

Three major ethnic groups against the British

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Hausa Fausa, Igbo, Yoruba

39
Q

Two African countries not ruled by colonies

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Ethiopia and Liberia; remained independent because of military strength and freed slaves

40
Q

Positive of colonial rule

A

Intro to new advancements and education

41
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Negatives of colonial rule

A

Exploitation and kills traditions

42
Q

Why is India consider a “jewel”

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The most valuable resources cotton, tea, and spices were exports. India was seen as profitable and a major link to the rest of Asia

43
Q

An Indian rebellion with the resentment of soldiers, rifles were made from pig and cow grease so they could not load guns

A

Sepoy Mutiny

44
Q

How did imperialism unite

A

Created a sense of shared identity and shared experiences and created opportunities as nationalist movement emerged

45
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How did resistance of tech affect China

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Led to a decline in 19th century which made them vulnerable; evident during opium war

46
Q

What affect did extraterritorial rights have on China and Japan

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Privileges granted by foreign nations, undermined sovereignty and legal, foreigners commit crimes without punishment

47
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Why did China not want trade with the west

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West thought they were superior and thought their products were better (more self sufficient)

48
Q

Both were anti foreigners and anti Qing

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Similarities between Taiping and Boxer

49
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Differences between Taiping and Boxer

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Taiping had a civil war and was radical, boxers were localized consenation

50
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What steps did Meiji (Japan) take

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Abolished feudal system, establishing central government, constitution, indo-western education, healthy infrastructure