Nationalism And Imperialism Flashcards
What was Africa’s reaction to imperialism?
Resistance- didn’t want to give up their culture.
Define nationalism-
Having pride in your country and having a common identity.(language and culture)
What happened to Japan’s economy during the Meiji restoration?
Rapid industrialization and economic growth.
How did industrialization lead to imperialism?
Needed new markets and raw materials for factories.
How could the goals of imperialism led to European nations to go to war with one another?
Acquire land and raw materials.
Define spheres of influence and how it relates to imperialism-
Exclusive trading rights in China.
Defined extraterritoriality and how it relates to imperialism-
Foreigners protected by all laws and not area Conquered.
Define protectorate and how it relates to imperialism-
A country with its own government but under-control of outside powers.
Who said, “blood and iron” and how did this relate to Germany?
Otto Von Bismarck, and how to unify Germany.
The sepoys India and the boxers in China rebelled against what group?
Foreigners
Why did Japan become an imperialistic country at the end of the 1800s?
They lacked natural resources to industrialize.
What role did the military play in the unification of Germany and Italy?
They used force to acquire new territory.
What was Europe’s attitude toward the people they colonize during the age of imperialism?
Racist
Why did the Chinese fight with the British during the opium war?
over opium and British domination>British wanting China as a colony.
How did European colonies cause future conflicts in African nations?
Establish boundaries that ignored ethnic and tribal divisions.