Colonialism and Imperialism Concepts

The video reviews state expansion in Unit 6, focusing on imperialism. It discusses the decline of empires like Spain and Portugal and the growth of others like the US, Britain, and Japan. Methods of expansion included warfare and diplomacy, exemplified by the Opium Wars and the Berlin Conference. Settler colonialism is explained with New Zealand as a case study. Neighborly conquering is illustrated by the US and Russia's territorial expansions. Finally, the transition from private to state control of colonies is discussed, highlighting the British Raj and the Congo.

Which two empires are mentioned as having declined during the period of state expansion?

• Britain and Japan

• France and Germany

• Spain and Portugal

• US and Russia

Which countries are identified as the 'winners' of the imperialism era?

• Spain and Portugal

• US and Britain

• China and India

• Russia and Brazil

What method did Britain use to expand its influence in China during the Opium Wars?

• Cultural exchange

• Trade agreements

• Warfare

• Diplomacy

What is a key characteristic of settler colonialism?

• Trade partnerships

• Cultural assimilation

• Military alliances

• Displacement of indigenous populations

Which country is used as an example of settler colonialism in the video?

• New Zealand

• Australia

• South Africa

• Canada

What term describes the US expansion to the west coast and beyond?

• Manifest Destiny

• Territorial Growth

• Colonial Expansion

• Imperial Ambition

Which empire is noted for its expansion into East Asia, creating the Greater East Asian Co-Prosperity Sphere?

• Russian Empire

• Japanese Empire

• French Empire

• British Empire

What was a common outcome for colonies initially controlled by private companies?

• They became trade hubs

• They were taken over by the state

• They were abandoned

• They gained independence

Which private entity controlled most of India before the British Empire took over?

• French East India Company

• Portuguese East India Company

• Dutch East India Company

• British East India Company

Who was the ruler that personally owned the Congo before it was taken over by the Belgian state?

• King George V

• King Leopold II

• Emperor Meiji

• Tsar Nicholas II