WH final study guide assignment Flashcards

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The belief that is was the duty of white Europeans to civilize and educate people in other parts of the world.

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White Man’s Burden

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A meeting held in 1884-1885 where European powers divided Africa among themselves for colonization.

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Berlin conference

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3
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Relating to a particular race, nation, or culture

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Ethnic

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4
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The policy or practice of acquiring and maintaining colonies for economic and political control

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Coloialism

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5
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The state of being free from the control or influence of others

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Independence

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A country is Southeast Asia that was colonized by Spain and later the u.s

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Philippines

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7
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A country in Southeast Asia that was colonized by Britain and gained independence in 1948

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Siam

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8
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The former name of Indonesia, which was colonized by the Netherlands and rich in natural resources

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Dutch East Indies

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A system implemented by the Dutch in the Dutch East Indies to control and exploit the local population and resources

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Culture system

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10
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A term used to describe a society where people from different cultures and backgrounds come together and blend into a unified whole

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Melting pot

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The former name of the region in the Southeast Asia that include Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, and was colonized by France.

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French indochina

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12
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a prolonged war fought between north Vietnam (supported by the Soviet Union and china) and south Vietnam (supported by the United States) from 1955 to 1975

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Vietnam conflict

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A policy or ideology of extending a nations power and influence through colonization, use of military, force, or economic dominance.

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Imperialism

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14
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The process by which colonies gained independence from their colonial rulers.

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Decolonization

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15
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Decolonization was not a problem because it allowed colonies to gain self-determination and freedom from foreign control

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Why decolonization was NOT a problem

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16
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Why decolonization was a problem

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often led to political instability, ethnic conflicts, and economic challenges in newly independent nations.

17
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Why African nations were unprepared to take over the countries

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under colonial rule for a long time and lacked the necessary infrastructure, institutions, and experience for self-governance.

18
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what country held the most colonies in Africa

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britain held the most colonies in africa during the era of imperialism

19
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what country held the least colonies in africa

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germany held the least colonies in africa during the era of imperialism

20
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countrires colonized by france

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Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Vietnam, Loas, and cambodia

21
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How the Dutch and the British treated the natives

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The Dutch and the British treated the natives differently. The Dutch implemented a culture system to control and exploit the local population and resources, while the British had a more indirect rule and focused on economic exploitation.

22
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Liberia

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Country that was established by former slaves

23
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Several African countries gained their independence in the 1960s, including Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Zambia.

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Countries that gained their independence in the 1960’s

24
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The Dutch East Indies mined resources such as tin, rubber, and oil.

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Mined by the Dutch East Indies

25
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Southeast Asia and African nations have abundant natural and agricultural resources, including minerals, timber, oil, cocoa, coffee, and rubber.

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Natural and agricultural resources in Southeast Asia & African nations