Unit 2 | Lesson 5 | Legacies of Historical Imperialism Flashcards
Definition of:
Legacy
Something passed down by those who lived in the past
True or False:
Legacies are always good
False
Definition of:
Ethnocentrism
A way of thinking that is centered around ones own belief
Definition of:
Eurocentrism
A form of Ethnocentrism based around European ethics
Definition of:
Imperialism
The domination of one country over another country
What were the four motives for expansion?
- Economic
- Political
- Ideological
- Reactive
What were economic motives for expansion?
- Money = good
- Improve economies by expanding the market
- gain raw materials and labour
What were political motives for expansion?
- Desire for power and diplomatic benefits
- Nationalism (spreading their beliefs)
What were Ideological motives for expansion?
- Convert and “purify” others
What were reactive motives for expansion?
- Political instability in other countries
- “Expand based on other countries motives”
Definition of:
Colony
An area ruled by a governor representing the nation “ruling” over that area
Definition of:
Protectorate
An area that has its own government, but policies are guided by a foreign power
What was the scramble for Africa?
A time where almost every African nation was colonized by European powers.
