19th c. Imperialism Flashcard

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Which European country controlled the largest portion of Africa in the 19th century?

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Britain

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The Spanish-American War of 1898 resulted in Spain losing control of which territory? (Options: Brazil, Cuba, Mexico, Argentina)

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Cuba

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What was a significant impact of European imperialism on African agriculture? Options: Decrease in local food production, Increase in sustainable farming practices, Shift towards cash crop cultivation, Development of organic farming

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Shift towards cash crop cultivation

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Which of the following countries was not a European colonizer during the 19th century? Spain, Portugal, Russia, Japan

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Japan

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Imperialism in Africa primarily served the interests of which sector in European countries? Educational institutions, Religious organizations, Industrial manufacturers, Environmental conservationists

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Industrial manufacturers

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The 'Scramble for Africa' was primarily driven by Europe's desire for access to: Religious converts, Natural resources, Cultural artifacts, New settlers

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Natural resources

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Which country was under Portuguese control until the 19th century? Options: Cuba, Brazil, Philippines, Australia

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Brazil

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What was one cultural impact of colonialism in the Western nations? Options: Decline in artistic production, Fusion of European and Asian art styles, Reduced interest in global exploration, Emergence of monolingual societies

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Fusion of European and Asian art styles

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How did the United States' approach to imperialism differ from European powers? Options: Focused solely on Asia, No territorial acquisition, Annexation of territories closer to home, Strictly commercial interests

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Annexation of territories closer to home

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What role did the Industrial Revolution play in driving European imperialism? Options: Encouraged cultural exchange, Decreased need for raw materials, Increased demand for overseas markets and resources, Promoted isolationist policies

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Increased demand for overseas markets and resources