Imperialism and Global Expansion

The video explores the consequences of industrialization and the rationales for imperialism from 1750 to 1900, highlighting cultural, religious, and racial justifications like social Darwinism and nationalism. It discusses state expansion, indigenous responses, global economic development, economic imperialism, and migration causes and effects. The video concludes with the impact of industrialization on imperialism, emphasizing the interconnected global economy and cultural exchanges.

What belief system justified imperialism by suggesting some races were superior to others?

• Social Darwinism

• Marxism

• Feudalism

• Liberalism

What was a key economic need that drove European imperialism during the industrial revolution?

• The need for more labor

• The need for new markets

• The need for technological innovation

• The need for political alliances

How did industrialization contribute to imperialism?

• By decreasing global trade

• By promoting isolationist policies

• By creating economic needs that drove expansion

• By reducing the need for raw materials

Which event is associated with European powers dividing Africa among themselves?

• The Congress of Vienna

• The Yalta Conference

• The Berlin Conference

• The Treaty of Versailles

Which regions did the United States and Japan target for territorial expansion?

• Africa and the Middle East

• Asia and the Pacific

• South America and the Caribbean

• Europe and the Arctic

What was a major rebellion against colonial rule in India?

• The Zulu Rebellion

• The Boxer Rebellion

• The Taiping Rebellion

• The Sepoy Rebellion

What was a common response of indigenous people to European colonial rule?

• Immediate rebellion

• Willing cooperation and opposition

• Complete assimilation

• Total isolation

Which two countries expanded their influence in China through the Opium Wars?

• Germany and Italy

• Spain and Portugal

• Britain and France

• Russia and Japan

What was a significant cause of migration in the interconnected world from 1750 to 1900?

• The need for raw materials

• The desire for political power

• The search for religious freedom

• The loss of land and need for money

Which act in the United States exemplified societal resistance to immigrants?

• The Naturalization Act

• The Immigration Act of 1924

• The Chinese Exclusion Act

• The Alien and Sedition Acts