Section 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What is imperialism?
A
The direct or indirect control of one nation by another nation
2
Q
What does Raj mean?
A
Sanskrit word for ruler
3
Q
Why were there food shortages in India?
A
GB forced them to grow cotton for textiles instead of wheat
4
Q
When was the push for independence in India?
A
1885
5
Q
When did slavery end in Africa?
A
1833
6
Q
When did the US stop slavery?
A
1865
7
Q
What country in Africa was independent?
A
Liberia
8
Q
What had Belgium forced worker to do?
A
Work on rubber plantations
9
Q
What region did Belgium claim?
A
Congo Region
10
Q
Who fought the Boer War?
A
Dutch and British
11
Q
Who did Africa not let work in government?
A
Non-whites
