Imperialism and Nationalism Flashcard

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Nationalism only serves as a force for unification and never as a force for separation. Write 'T' for True or 'F' for False.

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True

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Economic Imperialism is a form of control that focuses on investment and trade without establishing an official government in the territory. Write 'T' for True or 'F' for False.

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True

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The Berlin Conference included representatives from major African kingdoms to ensure fair representation in the partitioning of the continent. Write 'T' for True or 'F' for False.

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True

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The discovery of diamonds and gold in Southern Africa had no significant impact on European imperialistic ambitions in the region. Write 'T' for True or 'F' for False.

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True

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Great Britain referred to India as the 'Jewel in the Crown' because it was considered the most valuable of all its colonies. Write 'T' for True or 'F' for False.

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True

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The isolationist policies of China prior to the Opium Wars helped it to easily repel all Western encroachment. (Write 'T' for True or 'F' for False)

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True

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The Sepoy Mutiny (or Rebellion) was an uprising of Chinese peasants against the Qing Dynasty.

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False

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Central and South America remained economically and politically significant to Western powers even after gaining independence from Spain and Portugal. Write 'T' for True or 'F' for False.

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True

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The Ashanti Wars were an example of successful, long-term African resistance against British rule in West Africa. Write 'T' for True or 'F' for False.

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True

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The concept of laissez-faire economics was a primary cultural justification for imperialism. Write 'T' for True or 'F' for False.

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True