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