Chapter 26 Imperialism

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What are economic motives for Imperialism

increase agricultural production and export more goods, which would give them more economic power in the global trade market

What was the result of the British taking over Egypt

An Egyptian nationalist party was formed against the British and the "temporary" rule

Why did Japan open its shores to Western trade

Because the U.S. military was beginning to pressure Japan.

Why did Europeans migrate

Economic reasons

What is the principle by which European powers established their claim to African territories

Effective occupation

Which countries resisted imperialism

Ethiopia and Liberia

What nation colonized Indochina

France

Explain the "Jewel in the Crown"

India was considered the jewel in the crown of the British Empire. Most valuable of Britain's colonies

What is "White Man's Burden" what does it refer to

It refers to the Europeans control over Africa and how the Europeans felt as if they had to organize all of the problems in Africa.

What was the Great Rebellion and what was it a reaction to

It was the rebellions that took place by the established ruling classes to curve the white man out by military forces

What is the Berlin Conference and what rules did it establish

New borders in Africa

What are political motives for Imperialism

Patriotism and growing imperial power spurred countries to compete with others for supremacy. It's a matter of national pride, prestige and security. Empires sought strategic territory to ensure access for their navies and armies around the world

What is the Meiji Restoration

Restoring of the military by modeling along European lines, the borrowing of western science and technology, a free competitive governments stimulated economy, hiring of western technology specialists

What country received the most European immigrants during the late 19th century and early 20th century

The U.S

What colony was acquired by the U.S. in Asia due to the Spanish-American War

The colony of the Philippines

Explain "The sun never sets on the British Empire"

The phrase "the empire on which the sun never sets" has been used with variations to describe certain global empires that were so extensive that there was always at least one part of their territory that was in daylight.

Explain the open door policy

US grants everyone equal trade rights

Explain the Berlin Conference

When Europeans nations agreed to rules for dividing Africa.

Who is the typical European immigrant

a lower class person which included a farmer or crafts person

Why were Jews the least likely to return to their native land

because of the violent anti-Semitism in Europe

List the reasons why Europe was able to dominate Africa, Asia and Latin America

industrialized European nations aggressively pursued a policy of imperialism in Africa, Asia, and South America, which resulted in the exploitation of the labor and natural resources of these continents.

What were the Opium Wars caused by

it was caused from the imperialists when the nations wanted supplies from china

What societies responded to Western imperialism before WWI

japan

Why did a majority of Asians and Africans initial accept European imperial rule

political participation in Asia and Africa had generally been limited to small elites.

Explain the Boxer Rebellion

the boxer rebellion was a secret society will attack foreigners

What Indian social group had the greatest opportunities under British colonial rule

upper class Hindus


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