Imperialism in Asia,Africa, and the Americas
European country that had the most colonies in Asia
Great Britain
European countries that had the most colonies in Africa
Great Britain and France
What countries had a sphere of influence on China?
Great Britain, Germany, Italy, Japan
Names 3 countries that practiced imperialism.
Great Britain,, United States, Japan,
Where was the Boxer Rebellion fought, who won, and why did they fight?
fought in China, the U.S., Japan, and Europeans won, Boxers were trying to drive all foreign influence from their country
Where was the Sepoy Rebellion fought, who won, and why did they fight?
fought in India, British won, Sepoys didn't like British trying to change their culture and religion
Where was the Zulu War fought, who won, and why did they fight?
fought in South Africa, British won, Zulus were trying to keep British from taking over their land
What does "tai ping" mean?
heavenly kingdom
Indian soldiers that were hired by the (British) East India Company
sepoys
What was the name of the secret society of Chinese rebels who wanted to drive foreigners out of China?
the Boxers
How did the Industrial Revolution lead to imperialism?
1. Industrialized nations needed raw materials for factories. 2. They needed markets where they could sell their goods.
Name the 2 areas that were "imperialized."
Africa, Asia,
Why did President Theodore Roosevelt send the Great White Fleet around the world?
As a show of force
Name of the conference of European countries that met to divide up Africa.
Berlin Conference
What two countries fought in the Opium War?
China and Great Britain
What country did the US help gain their independence from Spain during the Spanish American War?
Cuba
What were the 4 major reasons/motivations for European imperialism in Asia and Africa?
Economic, military, social, political
How did nationalism lead to imperialism?
Industrial nations began to compete with each other in their race for an overseas empire.
Yellow Journalism
Journalism that exploits, changes, or exaggerates the news to create sensations and attract readers.
What 2 African nations were not controlled by Europe and kept their independence?
Liberia and Ethiopia
What was the major motivation or reason for European imperialism?
Natural resources and new markets
What did Great Britain sell to the Chinese people that started the Opium Wars?
Opium
What territories did the U.S. gain as a result of the Spanish-American War?
Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico as territories
What was the term given to describe the division of Africa?
Scramble for Africa
Imperialism
System where one country takes control of a weaker country or region; building an empire
What was the name of the rebellion by the Chinese peasants against their emperor?
Tai Ping Rebellion
What did the Monroe Doctrine state?
The Americas were off limits to further European colonization
What caused the Opium War and who won?
The British refused to stop selling opium to the Chinese. Britain won.
What is the name of the ship that exploded and caused the USA and Spain to go to war?
USS Maine
Who won the Spanish-American War?
United States
Give 3 examples of how the regions resisted or fought back against imperialism.
Zulu War, Sepoy Rebellion, Boxer Rebellion
South African tribe that fought against the Boers (Dutch descendants) and the British
Zulus
Sphere of Influence
a region where only the imperial country in charge has the right to trade or invest
Social Darwinism
the belief by some Europeans that it was natural for the "weak" parts of the world (Africa and Asia) to be taken over by the "strong" (Europe)
"White Man's Burden"
the belief of many Europeans that it was their duty to "civilize" the people of Asia and Africa by introducing Christianity and other parts of their culture
