Chapter 26 Imperialism
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