6.2 – State Expansion from 1750 to 1900

What period marks the beginning of the second wave of imperialism?

• 1800 to 1900

• 1600 to 1800

• 1750 to 1900

• 1450 to 1750

Which continents became the primary focus of Imperial expansion in the second wave of imperialism?

• North and South America

• Antarctica and Asia

• Europe and Australia

• Africa and Asia

Which countries were considered new players in the second wave of imperialism?

• Spain and Portugal

• China and Russia

• Great Britain and France

• Germany, Italy, Belgium, the United States, and Japan

What was the primary method of Imperial expansion used during this period?

• State takeovers of private colonies

• Peaceful negotiations

• Cultural assimilation

• Technological innovation

Who held control of the Congo before the Belgian government took over in 1908?

• Local tribal leaders

• The British East India Company

• King Leopold II of Belgium

• The Dutch East India Company

What was the main purpose of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?

• To establish educational institutions in Africa

• To promote free trade in Africa

• To discuss environmental conservation in Africa

• To divide the African continent among European powers

Which country invaded Algeria in the early 19th century?

• France

• Germany

• Italy

• The United Kingdom

What ideology motivated Russia to claim neighboring territories in the second half of the 19th century?

• Panslavism

• Communism

• Capitalism

• Imperialism

Which of the following was NOT a method for expanding state power in this period?

• Forming economic alliances

• Conquering neighboring territories

• Establishing settler colonies

• State takeovers of private colonies

What was a significant consequence of the settler colonies established by the British in the South Pacific territories?

• Immediate financial prosperity for the settlers

• Rapid industrialization of the territories

• Peaceful coexistence with indigenous populations

• Introduction of diseases that killed indigenous populations