Imperialism

Imperialism can best be defined as

• when a powerful nation uses its resources to help a weaker nation

• when a weaker nation invites a powerful nation to help it industrialize

• when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation

• when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation

The argument that the human species improves when more intelligent and resourceful people thrive and prosper is referred to as:

• Social Darwinism

• Social Gospel

• Linnaean Model

• Pinnacle of Creation

The infamous "Scramble for Africa" referred to:

• A major race that was held across the plains of Africa

• A period when the European powers conquered and divided most of Africa amongst themselves

• 
  A war that Britain launched against the Boers in South Africa

• A period when the European powers rushed to establish friendly relations with nations across Africa

The Boxer Rebellion was an incident in which

• The nations of the West united to put down a rebellion against their influence in China

• A war when the people of Africa learned personal fighting styles to try to resist the European armies

• 
  A rebellion erupted amongst British soldiers over bad pay and rations in their colonies, and they tried to "box" their way out of service

• The French people took up boxing in protest of the imperial policies of their government

Which of these nations built significant empires in the late 1800s?

Hint: More than one answer

• Great Britian

• France

• Germany

• Poland

Was the Sepoy Rebellion successful?

• Yes, India became independent

• No, Britain tightened it's control

Why did countries want to take over other regions?

• natural resources

• lovely beaches

• New market

• no diseases

 Imperialism was brought on as a result of 

• Democratic Revolutions

• World War I

• Industrialization 

• The Renaissance 

What does the picture below reveal about Imperialism in Africa?

• Most European countries did not want to go to Africa

• The European countries split up which parts of Africa they would take

• The United States was excited to sell opium in Africa

• The Europeans knew that African Tribes would strongly resist colonization

The poem, The White Man's Burden, by Rudyard Kipling, represents the belief that European culture was _______.

• superior to other cultures

• misunderstood by Americans

• the oldest culture in the world

• 
  a replica of Ancient Greek culture