Imperialism Flashcard

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Which event would be an example of imperialism?

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A powerful nation uses force to take control of another nation or territory and its resources.

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European imperialists were motivated in the 1800s to conquer parts of Central Africa because of the abundance of which raw materials?

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copper, silver or gold mines

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How did Christian missionaries justify their actions in locations like Africa, Asia and Latin America?

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They viewed non-Christians as uncivilized and wanted to spread Christianity.

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Which 1800s ideology inspired by the scientific concept of 'natural selection' was used to justify European imperialist ventures in Africa, Asia and Latin America?

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Social Darwinism

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Identify one of the primary factors that motivated western powers to acquire territory and create colonial systems of governance.

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They wanted cheap raw materials and markets for their growing industries like cotton, rubber and steel.

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What two European nations colonized most of South America in the 1500's and 1600's?

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Portugal and Spain

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What two European nations colonized most of Africa in the 1800s? Options: England and Spain, England (Great Britain) and France, Spain and Portugal, England and Belgium

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England (Great Britain) and France

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Which European nation colonized the most land around the world during the 19th century (including India)?

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Great Britain

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The Congo had an abundance of natural resources and was colonized by which country? Options: France, Belgium, Great Britain, United States

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Belgium

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Why did European colonists believe they had the right to colonize Africa?

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Europeans had wealth and power