Imperialism in Asia,Africa, and the Americas

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European country that had the most colonies in Asia

Great Britain

European countries that had the most colonies in Africa

Great Britain and France

What countries had a sphere of influence on China?

Great Britain, Germany, Italy, Japan

Names 3 countries that practiced imperialism.

Great Britain,, United States, Japan,

Where was the Boxer Rebellion fought, who won, and why did they fight?

fought in China, the U.S., Japan, and Europeans won, Boxers were trying to drive all foreign influence from their country

Where was the Sepoy Rebellion fought, who won, and why did they fight?

fought in India, British won, Sepoys didn't like British trying to change their culture and religion

Where was the Zulu War fought, who won, and why did they fight?

fought in South Africa, British won, Zulus were trying to keep British from taking over their land

What does "tai ping" mean?

heavenly kingdom

Indian soldiers that were hired by the (British) East India Company

sepoys

What was the name of the secret society of Chinese rebels who wanted to drive foreigners out of China?

the Boxers

How did the Industrial Revolution lead to imperialism?

1. Industrialized nations needed raw materials for factories. 2. They needed markets where they could sell their goods.

Name the 2 areas that were "imperialized."

Africa, Asia,

Why did President Theodore Roosevelt send the Great White Fleet around the world?

As a show of force

Name of the conference of European countries that met to divide up Africa.

Berlin Conference

What two countries fought in the Opium War?

China and Great Britain

What country did the US help gain their independence from Spain during the Spanish American War?

Cuba

What were the 4 major reasons/motivations for European imperialism in Asia and Africa?

Economic, military, social, political

How did nationalism lead to imperialism?

Industrial nations began to compete with each other in their race for an overseas empire.

Yellow Journalism

Journalism that exploits, changes, or exaggerates the news to create sensations and attract readers.

What 2 African nations were not controlled by Europe and kept their independence?

Liberia and Ethiopia

What was the major motivation or reason for European imperialism?

Natural resources and new markets

What did Great Britain sell to the Chinese people that started the Opium Wars?

Opium

What territories did the U.S. gain as a result of the Spanish-American War?

Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico as territories

What was the term given to describe the division of Africa?

Scramble for Africa

Imperialism

System where one country takes control of a weaker country or region; building an empire

What was the name of the rebellion by the Chinese peasants against their emperor?

Tai Ping Rebellion

What did the Monroe Doctrine state?

The Americas were off limits to further European colonization

What caused the Opium War and who won?

The British refused to stop selling opium to the Chinese. Britain won.

What is the name of the ship that exploded and caused the USA and Spain to go to war?

USS Maine

Who won the Spanish-American War?

United States

Give 3 examples of how the regions resisted or fought back against imperialism.

Zulu War, Sepoy Rebellion, Boxer Rebellion

South African tribe that fought against the Boers (Dutch descendants) and the British

Zulus

Sphere of Influence

a region where only the imperial country in charge has the right to trade or invest

Social Darwinism

the belief by some Europeans that it was natural for the "weak" parts of the world (Africa and Asia) to be taken over by the "strong" (Europe)

"White Man's Burden"

the belief of many Europeans that it was their duty to "civilize" the people of Asia and Africa by introducing Christianity and other parts of their culture


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