New Imperialism Vocab Flashcard

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Extension of a nation's power over other lands

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Imperialism

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19th century phrase "the white man's burden" refers to:

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Cloaked racism, viewing non-whites as inferior needing education from whites.

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1899 rebellion in Beijing against "foreign devils" ended by British troops.

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Chinese Boxer Rebellion

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Product used by Great Britain to trade with China:

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Opium

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Imperialism was "necessary" after the Industrial Revolution because:

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Great Britain and Europe needed resources to continue expansion.

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Result of the Berlin Conference (1884-1885):

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Europeans divided Africa into colonies.

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Purpose of imperialism?

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All of the above.

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A country with internal governance but controlled by an outside power is a

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protectorate

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A territory governed by a foreign power is a

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colony

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Area where an outside power claims exclusive investment or trading privileges:

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sphere of influence