Negatives/ consequences of Imperialism Flashcards
What was the Scramble for Africa?
(European countries deciding on how to divide the lands of Africa among each other)
What is Eurocentrism AND how does it relate to paternalism?
(Having the opinion that European peoples are superior to other races and therefore Europeans have the right to dominate over others, in other words treat them like they are a child which is paternalistic)
What is a political impact of imperialism?
(self – could include a reference to the various tribes being divided or pushed together in Africa; slavery; Christian missionaries in Hawaii taking over; dominance of the British citizens in India)
What is an economic impact of imperialism?
self – could include slavery; encouragement of cash crops and dominance of British goods in India)
What is a social impact of imperialism?
(self – could include a reference to the various tribes being divided or pushed together in Africa; slavery and the subsequent racism against African Americans; converting people to Christianity; destroying Indian culture through legislation and education; dominance of the British citizens in India)
