Unit XIII Imperialism Flashcards
What is imperialism?
Control of one people by another
What is the exception for the old imperialism?
the “new world”
How much of the world was held by Europe?
84%
How is new imperialism being done?
by military force
Why does Europe impose their ideas?
they feel they are supior in religion and politically
What is the model for new Imperialism?
British control over Egypt
What are the two major causes?
raw materials and new markets
What are the raw materials wanted?
diamands, cocoa, tea, cotten, spices, ivory, wood
What are missionaries wanting?
to Christianize the world
How are the colonies protected?
instituting military bases
Why are Germany and France having trouble with imperialism?
had to unify first
What was the justification of imperialism?
the improving of the cultures and people of the world
What nations of Africa were not controlled?
Liberia, and Ethiopia
What was the Berlin Conference?
set the rules for Imperialism in Africa
What was Leopold II doing?
taking control of the Congo
How was Africa treated?
like savages almost like the holocaust
What did Belgium do to leopold?
took away his colony of the congo
What is the fate of South Africa?
does not have a chance to maintain its pocession
Who had control over Egypt?
the ottomans
What is the most important Canal of Europe?
Suez
Who was the Prime minister during the building of the suez canal?
Disraeli
What is a protectorate?
a state controlled by a larger state
Which way does the Nile flow?
North
What is jinglism?
Super patriotisms
Where did the Christians flee to?
Kartune
What technology is way too far supior?
Machine gun