Economic Imperialism - AP World History: Modern
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Which country dominated India economically by 1858?
Which country dominated India economically by 1858?
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Britain. The East India Company gave way to direct British rule in 1858.
Britain. The East India Company gave way to direct British rule in 1858.
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What is a protectorate in the context of imperialism?
What is a protectorate in the context of imperialism?
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A region controlled by a foreign power for economic interests. Maintains nominal independence while foreign power controls key policies.
A region controlled by a foreign power for economic interests. Maintains nominal independence while foreign power controls key policies.
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Identify a resource that drove economic imperialism in Africa.
Identify a resource that drove economic imperialism in Africa.
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Rubber. Essential for industrial manufacturing and extremely profitable.
Rubber. Essential for industrial manufacturing and extremely profitable.
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Identify a major consequence of economic imperialism on colonized societies.
Identify a major consequence of economic imperialism on colonized societies.
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Disruption of local economies and societies. Traditional systems replaced by export-oriented production.
Disruption of local economies and societies. Traditional systems replaced by export-oriented production.
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What was the 'Great Game' primarily concerned with?
What was the 'Great Game' primarily concerned with?
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Rivalry between Britain and Russia in Central Asia. Strategic competition for influence in Afghanistan and surrounding regions.
Rivalry between Britain and Russia in Central Asia. Strategic competition for influence in Afghanistan and surrounding regions.
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What term describes economic dominance without formal colonization?
What term describes economic dominance without formal colonization?
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Informal imperialism. Economic control through trade, investment, and debt without colonies.
Informal imperialism. Economic control through trade, investment, and debt without colonies.
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What was the impact of the Monroe Doctrine on Latin America?
What was the impact of the Monroe Doctrine on Latin America?
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Limited European intervention, increased U.S. influence. Reduced European interference while expanding U.S. economic influence.
Limited European intervention, increased U.S. influence. Reduced European interference while expanding U.S. economic influence.
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Identify a country that was part of French Indochina.
Identify a country that was part of French Indochina.
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Vietnam. France controlled Indochina for rubber, rice, and strategic position.
Vietnam. France controlled Indochina for rubber, rice, and strategic position.
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What was the Boxer Rebellion a response to?
What was the Boxer Rebellion a response to?
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Foreign influence and economic control in China. Nationalist movement opposing Western economic and cultural dominance.
Foreign influence and economic control in China. Nationalist movement opposing Western economic and cultural dominance.
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Name a commodity that was central to British trade in China.
Name a commodity that was central to British trade in China.
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Tea. British demand for tea created massive trade imbalance with China.
Tea. British demand for tea created massive trade imbalance with China.
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What was the economic impact of the Meiji Restoration in Japan?
What was the economic impact of the Meiji Restoration in Japan?
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Rapid industrialization and modernization. Japan transformed to compete with Western imperial powers economically.
Rapid industrialization and modernization. Japan transformed to compete with Western imperial powers economically.
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Which European country colonized Indonesia for its spices?
Which European country colonized Indonesia for its spices?
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The Netherlands. Dutch East India Company controlled the lucrative spice trade.
The Netherlands. Dutch East India Company controlled the lucrative spice trade.
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What was the impact of imperial railways on colonized regions?
What was the impact of imperial railways on colonized regions?
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Facilitated resource extraction and movement of goods. Infrastructure primarily served colonial export needs, not local development.
Facilitated resource extraction and movement of goods. Infrastructure primarily served colonial export needs, not local development.
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Which resource was a major driver of British economic interest in the Middle East?
Which resource was a major driver of British economic interest in the Middle East?
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Oil. Strategic resource for naval power and industrial development.
Oil. Strategic resource for naval power and industrial development.
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Name an industry in which the United States practiced economic imperialism in Hawaii.
Name an industry in which the United States practiced economic imperialism in Hawaii.
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Sugar industry. American planters dominated Hawaiian sugar production and politics.
Sugar industry. American planters dominated Hawaiian sugar production and politics.
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What was the 'Great Game' primarily concerned with?
What was the 'Great Game' primarily concerned with?
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Rivalry between Britain and Russia in Central Asia. Strategic competition for influence in Afghanistan and surrounding regions.
Rivalry between Britain and Russia in Central Asia. Strategic competition for influence in Afghanistan and surrounding regions.
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Which economic system expanded under imperialism, connecting global markets?
Which economic system expanded under imperialism, connecting global markets?
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Capitalism. Imperial expansion spread market-based economic systems globally.
Capitalism. Imperial expansion spread market-based economic systems globally.
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What is a 'sphere of influence' in the context of imperialism?
What is a 'sphere of influence' in the context of imperialism?
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An area where a foreign power has economic and political privileges. Informal control allowing economic exploitation without full colonization.
An area where a foreign power has economic and political privileges. Informal control allowing economic exploitation without full colonization.
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Identify one major export from the Congo Free State under Belgian rule.
Identify one major export from the Congo Free State under Belgian rule.
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Rubber. King Leopold II's personal colony extracted vast wealth brutally.
Rubber. King Leopold II's personal colony extracted vast wealth brutally.
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What was the primary economic interest of Europeans in Southeast Asia?
What was the primary economic interest of Europeans in Southeast Asia?
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Spices and other tropical products. High-value commodities that justified long-distance trade voyages.
Spices and other tropical products. High-value commodities that justified long-distance trade voyages.
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Which canal was built to facilitate imperial trade routes in the 19th century?
Which canal was built to facilitate imperial trade routes in the 19th century?
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Suez Canal. Connected Mediterranean and Indian Ocean, crucial for British India route.
Suez Canal. Connected Mediterranean and Indian Ocean, crucial for British India route.
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What is economic imperialism?
What is economic imperialism?
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Economic domination by powerful states over weaker regions. Control without formal political takeover, using economic leverage.
Economic domination by powerful states over weaker regions. Control without formal political takeover, using economic leverage.
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Name one Latin American country affected by economic imperialism.
Name one Latin American country affected by economic imperialism.
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Guatemala. U.S. fruit companies controlled much of its economy and politics.
Guatemala. U.S. fruit companies controlled much of its economy and politics.
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Identify a key motive for economic imperialism in the 19th century.
Identify a key motive for economic imperialism in the 19th century.
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Desire for raw materials and new markets. Industrial nations needed inputs and export markets for growth.
Desire for raw materials and new markets. Industrial nations needed inputs and export markets for growth.
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Which country dominated India economically by 1858?
Which country dominated India economically by 1858?
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Britain. The East India Company gave way to direct British rule in 1858.
Britain. The East India Company gave way to direct British rule in 1858.
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What was the British East India Company's role in India?
What was the British East India Company's role in India?
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Economic control and administration of Indian territories. Initially a trading company, it became India's de facto government.
Economic control and administration of Indian territories. Initially a trading company, it became India's de facto government.
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What is a protectorate in the context of imperialism?
What is a protectorate in the context of imperialism?
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A region controlled by a foreign power for economic interests. Maintains nominal independence while foreign power controls key policies.
A region controlled by a foreign power for economic interests. Maintains nominal independence while foreign power controls key policies.
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Which African country resisted Italian economic imperialism?
Which African country resisted Italian economic imperialism?
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Ethiopia. Successfully defeated Italian forces at the Battle of Adwa (1896).
Ethiopia. Successfully defeated Italian forces at the Battle of Adwa (1896).
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Identify a resource that drove economic imperialism in Africa.
Identify a resource that drove economic imperialism in Africa.
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Rubber. Essential for industrial manufacturing and extremely profitable.
Rubber. Essential for industrial manufacturing and extremely profitable.
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Which Asian country was economically dominated by spheres of influence?
Which Asian country was economically dominated by spheres of influence?
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China. Multiple European powers carved out exclusive trading zones.
China. Multiple European powers carved out exclusive trading zones.
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