world history b - unit 1: imperialism lessons 1-5

which identifies the proclamation of 1763?

a law of parliament that forbade american colonists from settling west of the appalachian mountains

what was the great game?

a period of political and economic conflict between russia and great britain

lesson 3

age of imperialism

which identifies the sepoy rebellion?

an uprising of Indian soldiers opposed to british colonial rule

which two nations battled for control over silesia as part of the third silesian war, one of the conflicts of the seven years' war?

austria and prussia

which battle led to napoleon's abdication and exile to the island of elba?

battle of leipzig

which battle led to the defeat of the french navy?

battle of trafalgar

what did the anglo-russian entente resolve?

boundary disputes in persia

in 1885, european leaders at the berlin conference agreed to the rules for dividing african territory. how did this agreement change the geographic characteristics of africa?

boundary lines were determined by political claims rather than cultural characteristics of regions.

which describes the crimean war?

britain, france, and the ottoman empire oppose russian expansion in the black sea region.

why do some indians blame the british for the numerous famines that struck bengal and other parts of india in the 18th and 19th centuries?

british colonial rulers overtaxed peasants and did not maintain government grain reserves for times of famine.

read the sentence. the _[blank]_ was a company chartered by queen elizabeth i for trade with asia that maintained control over india from 1757 to 1858. which most accurately completes the sentence?

british east india company

what happened at amritsar in 1919?

british troops fired into a crowd of nonviolent indian protestors, killing hundreds of them.

which identify negative effects of new imperialism? select all that apply

brutal working conditions for natives extracting natural resources deforestation from agriculture and the construction of railroads

which best describes a cause of us imperialism during the late 19th century?

businesses made more goods than domestic consumers were able to buy.

which identifies a reform peter the great made to russia?

he modernized russian culture.

what was a motivation for imperial nations to expand their territory?

imperial nations needed more resources to supply their factories with raw materials.

read the sentence. _[blank]_ is the practice of one country extending its power and influence through diplomacy or military force. which correctly completes the sentence?

imperialism

which names a policy or practice of a country extending its power and influence through diplomacy or military force?

imperialism

which correctly describes the positive impact of european imperialism?

imperialist powers provided political unity and economic improvements to their colonies.

how did industrialization affect us foreign policy in the late 19th century? select all that apply

improved military technology gave the united states advantages over weaker nations. american businesses sought new international markets for their goods.

what effect did industrialization have on imperialism?

increased production led to a surplus in manufactured goods and a need for more customers.

which identifies the agency of elite bureaucrats that oversaw all government activity in british india?

indian civil service

which identify positive effects of new imperialism? select all that apply

introduction of disease-fighting medicine enforcement of the abolition of slavery

review the sentence. the foreign policy of remaining apart or separate from the affairs of other groups is called _[blank]_. which term most accurately completes the sentence?

isolationism

what was the effect of the napoleonic code?

it became the set of civil laws adopted throughout europe and other parts of the world.

how did the german military respond to the uprising of the herero and namaqua nations?

it crushed the uprising and began a campaign of genocide against herero and nama people.

which choice describes the battle of waterloo?

it led to the final defeat of napoleon and the end of the napoleonic empire.

how did european imperialism influence asia?

low chinese demand for european goods led british traders to deal in opium, creating addicts and triggering a war.

what cultural effect did napoleon have on europe?

napoleon spread ideas from the french revolution throughout europe, leading to national unity outside of france.

how did napoleon's conquests in europe affect other parts of the world?

napoleon's conquest of spain led to independence movements in the americas.

in what part of the world did france and britain go to war as part of the french and indian war?

north america

which plan proposed to maintain open trade between china and western nations?

open door policy

which option describes a country wielding power over a territory?

sphere of influence

review the sentence. by the late 19th century, france, germany, great britain, russia, and japan had divided their separate areas of control in china, which were called _[blank]_. which most accurately completes the sentence?

spheres of influence

review the map. which sections on the map depict european spheres of influence?

striped sections

which describes the conflict that arose over rubber production in the congo free state?

the belgian ruler used forced labor, torture, and mutilation to manage his rubber empire.

which identifies an effect of the congress of vienna?

the congress of vienna established the concert of europe as an international organization.

which identifies the effects of the congress of vienna?

the congress system it set up became a model for the united nations.

what impact did the collapse of the napoleonic empire have on europe?

the fall of napoleon and the spread of ideas from the french revolution led to a rise in nationalism in many european nations.

review the graph. according to the graph, what was the impact of the panic of 1893?

the gdp of the united states decreased sharply.

lesson 2

the little tyrant

what led to the end of the tokugawa shogunate?

the need for whale oil led the united states to force japan into a trade agreement.

what led to the boxer rebellion?

the open door policy led other nations to carve out spheres of influence in china, leading to condemnation of the imperialists.

what was the first industrial revolution?

the period of new manufacturing processes that began in great britain during the late 1700s

which choices correctly characterize the nature of eugenics work done by germans in southwest africa? select all that apply

the prohibition of intermarriage between germans and africans the implementation of medical experiments on some africans the use of concentration camps to extract forced labor from africans

which defines the british raj?

the rule of india by the british government

review the graph. which identifies the economic significance of imperialism, according to the graph?

the united kingdom's ability to trade allowed its GDP to remain high for decades.

how did the people of imperial nations use eurocentrism to justify colonialism?

they believed that imposing their superior culture on tribal societies would benefit them.

which estate represented 98 percent of the people but could be outvoted by the clergy and nobility?

third estate

which was a primary motivation for the european extension of influence and control over territories in asia?

to gain access to raw materials and large new markets

what was the purpose of the chinese group that became known as the boxers?

to rally the chinese people against foreign domination

review the map. what do the striped sections on the map indicate?

they indicate the spheres of influence that imperial powers had in the middle east and asia.

which identifies the war that was fought between france and britain for economic and political power in India from 1757 to 1763?

third carnatic war

lesson 5

colonial reaction

what role did colonies fulfill during the first industrial revolution?

colonies supplied the raw materials that were needed for the manufacturing process.

lessons 1

colonization to imperialism

which french author used the revolution of 1830 as a backdrop in his novel les misérables?

victor hugo

which novel written by leo tolstoy portrays the napoleonic wars from the russian perspective?

war and peace

read the sentence. _[blank]_ was a period of colonial expansion by the united states, european countries, and the empire of japan in the 19th and 20th centuries. which most accurately completes the sentence?

new imperialism

in which world regions or countries was the seven years' war fought?

north america, western europe, india

which identifies napoleon's impact on europe?

many germanic territories were united.

what period saw the japanese emperor restored to power, replacing military rule?

meiji restoration

what effect did napoleon have on popular culture?

napoleon controlled art production to ensure he would be portrayed in a positive manner.

what effect did napoleon have on europe?

napoleon spread enlightenment ideas through europe, which led to the development of nationalism.

which best summarizes the concept of manifest destiny in the 1840s?

the united states should grow from the atlantic to the pacific.

how did new imperialism impact the political development of africa?

european-drawn borders forced rival african tribes to live together in the same area.

what was eurocentrism?

the belief that european civilization was superior to other cultures

lesson 4

impacting the colonies

which conclusion can be drawn by studying the map of the late 18th century?

european nations failed to penetrate very far into africa and asia.

review the graph. according to the graph, what was the impact of the second industrial revolution on the united states in the late 1870s?

production increased us gdp to nearly the equivalent of uk gdp

review the map. which option can be supported by the data on the map?

european influence spread to six of the seven continents, where vast empires were established.

what was the congo free state?

a colony in central africa under the control of king leopold II of belgium

what was the congress of vienna?

a conference held to establish a long-term peace plan for europe following the napoleonic wars

what effect did the battle of waterloo have on the world?

great britain became the world's sole superpower after the defeat of napoleon.

which two nations held spheres of influence in both east asia and the middle east?

russia and britain

what impact did Imperial spain have on the americas?

spanish culture came to dominate and replace native cultures.