Imperialism
What effects did European Imperialism have on Africa?
-Africans were forced to pay taxes leading to a shift towards a money economy -European manufactured products also replaced traditional industries in many areas -Schools and hospitals were built in Africa (but mostly for Europeans)
Why did Britain dominate Imperialism?
-By the 1700's they had already started forming colonies & trade networks in Asia and India -They became self-controlled colonies
What were the 4 contributions to Imperialism?
-Industrialization -Nationalism -Racism -Christianity
What is a colony?
A settlement in a new territory by a group of people who keeps ties with their home government
Who is a Sepoy?
An Indian soldier
How did Christianity contribute to Imperialism?
Because of the written accounts of missionaries in Asia and Africa, many people were motivated to expand
Who had control of the Congo?
Belgium
Who gained control of the Suez Canal?
Britain
What is an example of a sphere of influence?
China
What was the result of the changes during the Meiji Period?
China was able to renegotiate treaties with European countries and became their equal
What was a protectorate?
Colony where native leader keeps title, but you are in control
How did nationalism contribute to Imperialism?
Countries felt they needed to build an empire to show their power
What was the main impact of the Treaty of Nanking?
Countries started the spheres of influence
How did racism contribute to Imperialism?
Europeans believed with all of the inventions they had created they were the superior race
What was the cause of the Boxer Rebellion?
Europeans started taking over China
What is Imperialism?
Expanding a countries influence around the world by conquering other countries
Who had control of Northwest Africa?
France
Who was Matthew Perry?
He brought steam warships into Tokyo and demanded Japan trade with America. This opened up Japan
Who was Tokugawa Shogunate?
He was a Shogun who ruled China during 1850
What is a sphere of influence?
Independent country that is partially controlled by a different country
How did industrialization contribute to Imperialism?
Industrialized countries needed both raw materials and markets for their goods
What was the Suez Canal?
It was a canal build by the French company which linked the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea (near Egypt)
What was the Treaty of Nanking?
It was a treaty that was signed by China after the Opium wars. It required China to pay for the war damage, it gave Britain 4 more trading post, British citizens were given extra territorial rights, and they did not have to obey Chinese laws
What was the Russo-Japanese War?
It was between Russia and Japan over the control of Korea and Manchuria
What was the British East India Company?
It was the main power in India. They ruled most of the country (indirectly & directly)
Who wins the Russo-Japanese War?
Japan
What is a canton?
Only a place where Europeans could trade in China
What does the Russo-Japanese War lead to?
The Russian Revolution
What were some examples of resistance to British Imperialism in India?
The Sepoy Rebellion & the Indian National Congress
How did Britain gain control of the Suez Canal?
They made Egypt a protectorate of the British Empire
What changes did the Meiji Rulers bring to Japan?
They modernized Japan -built train tracks -built factories -increased coal production
Why did the Sepoy rebellion occur?
They rebelled because the gunpowder was sealed with pork fat, which is against their religion
What was the Boxer Rebellion?
They were secret societies designed to rid China of foreign influence
What was the Meiji Period?
This was a time where the Chinese rulers adopted changes in government, ending feudalism. They visited European countries to study new technology
What were the Opium Wars?
Wars that Britain defeated China in which made them sign a number of unfair treaties
