The New Imperialism

In 1914, who controlled the areas shaded in purple on the map?

France

Why were the Europeans able to carve up almost the entire continent of Africa?

All of the above

Who was the statesman who encouraged British imperialism?

Benjamin Disraeli

Who authorized an attack on Boer territories?

Cecil Rhodes

Who invested in gold and diamond mining?

Cecil Rhodes

Who named a country after himself?

Cecil Rhodes

Who was an English businessman who lived in southern Africa?

Cecil Rhodes

Who tried to abolish the slave trade?

David Livingstone

Who was a Scottish missionary and explorer?

David Livingstone

Who was the first European to cross the African continent?

David Livingstone

Select all that apply. Mark the statements that correctly describe Belgian rule in Africa.

Eight to ten million Africans died from mistreatment during King Leopold's reign. Africans paid taxes by collecting rubber for the Belgian king's company. The Belgians tried to impose their civilization on the Africans.

In 1914, who controlled the areas shaded in red on the map?

Great Britain

In 1914, who controlled the areas shaded in orange on the map?

Netherlands

Select all that apply. Mark the statements that correctly describe British rule in India.

The British East India Company established trading posts in India in the 1600s.

Select all that apply. Mark the statements that correctly describe British rule in India. Choose all answers that are correct.

The British improved the communications systems in India. The British expanded the railroad and irrigation networks.

Which country won control of Guam and the Philippine Islands as a result of fighting a war?

United States