New Imperialism: Motivations and Methods - AP European History
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What was the primary humanitarian justification for imperialism?
What was the primary humanitarian justification for imperialism?
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Spreading Christianity and Western values. Missionary activity justified cultural and religious imperialism.
Spreading Christianity and Western values. Missionary activity justified cultural and religious imperialism.
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What was the economic system that increased European interest in colonies?
What was the economic system that increased European interest in colonies?
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Capitalism. Industrial system requiring global markets and resources.
Capitalism. Industrial system requiring global markets and resources.
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Which European country controlled the Congo Free State?
Which European country controlled the Congo Free State?
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Belgium. King Leopold II's personal colony with brutal exploitation.
Belgium. King Leopold II's personal colony with brutal exploitation.
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Which African leader successfully resisted European colonization?
Which African leader successfully resisted European colonization?
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Menelik II of Ethiopia. Defeated Italian forces at Battle of Adwa in 1896.
Menelik II of Ethiopia. Defeated Italian forces at Battle of Adwa in 1896.
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Which Asian country was partitioned into spheres of influence?
Which Asian country was partitioned into spheres of influence?
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China. Divided into exclusive zones controlled by foreign powers.
China. Divided into exclusive zones controlled by foreign powers.
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What was the primary goal of the Open Door Policy?
What was the primary goal of the Open Door Policy?
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Equal trade rights in China. U.S. policy preventing Chinese trade monopolization by Europeans.
Equal trade rights in China. U.S. policy preventing Chinese trade monopolization by Europeans.
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What was the main focus of Cecil Rhodes' imperialist ambitions?
What was the main focus of Cecil Rhodes' imperialist ambitions?
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Expansion in Southern Africa. British businessman envisioned Cape-to-Cairo railway empire.
Expansion in Southern Africa. British businessman envisioned Cape-to-Cairo railway empire.
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What was the impact of the Suez Canal on imperialism?
What was the impact of the Suez Canal on imperialism?
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Shortened sea route to Asia. Reduced travel time and enhanced strategic control of trade.
Shortened sea route to Asia. Reduced travel time and enhanced strategic control of trade.
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Which ideology promoted the survival of the fittest among nations in imperialism?
Which ideology promoted the survival of the fittest among nations in imperialism?
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Social Darwinism. Applied evolutionary theory to justify imperial competition.
Social Darwinism. Applied evolutionary theory to justify imperial competition.
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Identify one method used by European powers to control colonies.
Identify one method used by European powers to control colonies.
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Direct rule. European officials administered colonies with local assistance.
Direct rule. European officials administered colonies with local assistance.
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What was the effect of the Berlin Conference on African borders?
What was the effect of the Berlin Conference on African borders?
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Arbitrary borders were drawn. Ignored ethnic and tribal boundaries, creating future conflicts.
Arbitrary borders were drawn. Ignored ethnic and tribal boundaries, creating future conflicts.
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Name the African region that resisted European colonization until the 20th century.
Name the African region that resisted European colonization until the 20th century.
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Ethiopia. Successfully maintained independence until Italian invasion 1935.
Ethiopia. Successfully maintained independence until Italian invasion 1935.
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Which two countries almost went to war over the Fashoda Incident?
Which two countries almost went to war over the Fashoda Incident?
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France and Britain. 1898 colonial confrontation nearly led to European war.
France and Britain. 1898 colonial confrontation nearly led to European war.
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What was an immediate consequence of the Sepoy Rebellion?
What was an immediate consequence of the Sepoy Rebellion?
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The British Crown took control of India. 1857 uprising led to direct British government rule.
The British Crown took control of India. 1857 uprising led to direct British government rule.
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What was an immediate consequence of the Sepoy Rebellion?
What was an immediate consequence of the Sepoy Rebellion?
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The British Crown took control of India. 1857 uprising led to direct British government rule.
The British Crown took control of India. 1857 uprising led to direct British government rule.
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Identify the ideology that justified European imperialism as a civilizing mission.
Identify the ideology that justified European imperialism as a civilizing mission.
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The White Man's Burden. Rudyard Kipling's poem justifying imperial expansion as moral duty.
The White Man's Burden. Rudyard Kipling's poem justifying imperial expansion as moral duty.
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What was the political motivation behind European countries acquiring colonies?
What was the political motivation behind European countries acquiring colonies?
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To increase national prestige and power. Colonial empires demonstrated strength and status on world stage.
To increase national prestige and power. Colonial empires demonstrated strength and status on world stage.
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Which continent was primarily targeted during the New Imperialism period?
Which continent was primarily targeted during the New Imperialism period?
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Africa. Focus of the late 19th-century European colonial expansion.
Africa. Focus of the late 19th-century European colonial expansion.
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What role did technology play in New Imperialism?
What role did technology play in New Imperialism?
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Facilitated control and exploitation of colonies. Superior weapons, transport, and communication enabled dominance.
Facilitated control and exploitation of colonies. Superior weapons, transport, and communication enabled dominance.
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Name the conference that regulated European colonization in Africa.
Name the conference that regulated European colonization in Africa.
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The Berlin Conference. 1884-85 meeting that partitioned Africa among European powers.
The Berlin Conference. 1884-85 meeting that partitioned Africa among European powers.
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Which ideology promoted the survival of the fittest among nations in imperialism?
Which ideology promoted the survival of the fittest among nations in imperialism?
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Social Darwinism. Applied evolutionary theory to justify imperial competition.
Social Darwinism. Applied evolutionary theory to justify imperial competition.
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What term describes the division of Africa by European powers?
What term describes the division of Africa by European powers?
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The Scramble for Africa. Rapid partitioning of African continent in late 1800s.
The Scramble for Africa. Rapid partitioning of African continent in late 1800s.
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Identify one method used by European powers to control colonies.
Identify one method used by European powers to control colonies.
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Direct rule. European officials administered colonies with local assistance.
Direct rule. European officials administered colonies with local assistance.
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Which technological advancement was crucial for New Imperialism?
Which technological advancement was crucial for New Imperialism?
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The steam engine. Powered ships and railways, enabling rapid colonial expansion.
The steam engine. Powered ships and railways, enabling rapid colonial expansion.
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What was the impact of the Suez Canal on imperialism?
What was the impact of the Suez Canal on imperialism?
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Shortened sea route to Asia. Reduced travel time and enhanced strategic control of trade.
Shortened sea route to Asia. Reduced travel time and enhanced strategic control of trade.
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Which British policy exemplified indirect rule in Africa?
Which British policy exemplified indirect rule in Africa?
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The use of local rulers. Governed through existing traditional authorities and structures.
The use of local rulers. Governed through existing traditional authorities and structures.
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What was the effect of the Berlin Conference on African borders?
What was the effect of the Berlin Conference on African borders?
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Arbitrary borders were drawn. Ignored ethnic and tribal boundaries, creating future conflicts.
Arbitrary borders were drawn. Ignored ethnic and tribal boundaries, creating future conflicts.
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Name the African region that resisted European colonization until the 20th century.
Name the African region that resisted European colonization until the 20th century.
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Ethiopia. Successfully maintained independence until Italian invasion 1935.
Ethiopia. Successfully maintained independence until Italian invasion 1935.
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Which two countries almost went to war over the Fashoda Incident?
Which two countries almost went to war over the Fashoda Incident?
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France and Britain. 1898 colonial confrontation nearly led to European war.
France and Britain. 1898 colonial confrontation nearly led to European war.
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Identify the key economic theory supporting imperialism.
Identify the key economic theory supporting imperialism.
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Mercantilism. Economic policy emphasizing favorable trade balance through colonies.
Mercantilism. Economic policy emphasizing favorable trade balance through colonies.
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