Imperialism Flashcard

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a policy in which a state takes political and economic control of areas beyond its borders

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imperialism

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sphere of influence

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an area within which the political and economic interests of one nation influence those of other nations

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mercantile economic system; cash-and-carry

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old imperialism

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Europeans took control of raw materials and food, also as markets for machine-made products.

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new imperialism

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Did industrialization serve as a reason for the new imperialism?

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true

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Europeans saw themselves as a culturally advanced people with a mission, or duty, to civilize more “backward” peoples.

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"White Mans Burden"

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China became an informal empire.

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true

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In 1894, _______went to war with ________ over control of Korea

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Japan, China

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Until 1858, the ______________________ had administered colonial India

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British East India Company

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A growing mistrust of the British led to a revolt called the

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Sepoy Rebellion or Sepoy Mutiny