Rationales for Imperialism - AP World History: Modern
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Identify the economic rationale for imperialism.
Identify the economic rationale for imperialism.
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The desire for new markets and raw materials. Industrialized nations needed resources and customers for manufactured goods.
The desire for new markets and raw materials. Industrialized nations needed resources and customers for manufactured goods.
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What was the impact of imperialism on global trade?
What was the impact of imperialism on global trade?
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Increased global trade and integration of economies. Imperial networks created the first truly global economic system.
Increased global trade and integration of economies. Imperial networks created the first truly global economic system.
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Identify a justification used by Europeans for imperialism.
Identify a justification used by Europeans for imperialism.
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The spread of civilization and Christianity. Europeans claimed they brought progress to 'backward' societies.
The spread of civilization and Christianity. Europeans claimed they brought progress to 'backward' societies.
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How did railroads facilitate imperialism?
How did railroads facilitate imperialism?
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They enabled efficient transport of goods and troops. Railways connected interior resources to coastal ports for export.
They enabled efficient transport of goods and troops. Railways connected interior resources to coastal ports for export.
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What was the primary economic activity in colonial Africa?
What was the primary economic activity in colonial Africa?
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Extraction of raw materials. Colonies supplied rubber, gold, diamonds, and agricultural products.
Extraction of raw materials. Colonies supplied rubber, gold, diamonds, and agricultural products.
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Identify a reason for the decline of the Ottoman Empire.
Identify a reason for the decline of the Ottoman Empire.
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European imperialism and internal corruption. External pressure and internal weakness accelerated Ottoman territorial losses.
European imperialism and internal corruption. External pressure and internal weakness accelerated Ottoman territorial losses.
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What was the primary motivation behind the Spanish-American War?
What was the primary motivation behind the Spanish-American War?
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U.S. interest in expanding influence in the Western Hemisphere. The U.S. sought to replace Spanish influence with American dominance.
U.S. interest in expanding influence in the Western Hemisphere. The U.S. sought to replace Spanish influence with American dominance.
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Which ideology argued that stronger nations would prevail over weaker ones?
Which ideology argued that stronger nations would prevail over weaker ones?
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Social Darwinism. This theory justified imperial expansion as natural selection.
Social Darwinism. This theory justified imperial expansion as natural selection.
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What was the primary goal of European missionaries?
What was the primary goal of European missionaries?
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To convert indigenous peoples to Christianity. Religious conversion was often linked to imperial expansion.
To convert indigenous peoples to Christianity. Religious conversion was often linked to imperial expansion.
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What was the impact of quinine on imperialism?
What was the impact of quinine on imperialism?
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It allowed Europeans to survive malaria in tropical regions. This anti-malarial drug enabled European survival in tropical climates.
It allowed Europeans to survive malaria in tropical regions. This anti-malarial drug enabled European survival in tropical climates.
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Which nation was responsible for the colonization of Congo?
Which nation was responsible for the colonization of Congo?
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Belgium. King Leopold II's personal rule caused massive human rights abuses.
Belgium. King Leopold II's personal rule caused massive human rights abuses.
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What was the role of the Suez Canal in imperialism?
What was the role of the Suez Canal in imperialism?
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It facilitated faster sea routes to Asia and Africa. The canal shortened travel time to Asian and African colonies.
It facilitated faster sea routes to Asia and Africa. The canal shortened travel time to Asian and African colonies.
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Identify a social impact of imperialism in colonies.
Identify a social impact of imperialism in colonies.
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Introduction of Western education systems. Colonial schools created an educated class loyal to imperial powers.
Introduction of Western education systems. Colonial schools created an educated class loyal to imperial powers.
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What was the main outcome of the Treaty of Berlin (1885)?
What was the main outcome of the Treaty of Berlin (1885)?
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It regulated European colonization and trade in Africa. The conference formalized European claims without African input.
It regulated European colonization and trade in Africa. The conference formalized European claims without African input.
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What was the primary reason for the Boxer Rebellion?
What was the primary reason for the Boxer Rebellion?
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Opposition to foreign influence in China. Chinese nationalists resented Western economic and cultural intrusion.
Opposition to foreign influence in China. Chinese nationalists resented Western economic and cultural intrusion.
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Identify a consequence of the Treaty of Nanking.
Identify a consequence of the Treaty of Nanking.
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Cession of Hong Kong to Britain. Britain gained this strategic port as a permanent colony.
Cession of Hong Kong to Britain. Britain gained this strategic port as a permanent colony.
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What was the primary aim of the British Raj in India?
What was the primary aim of the British Raj in India?
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To consolidate British control and exploit resources. Direct British rule maximized economic extraction from India.
To consolidate British control and exploit resources. Direct British rule maximized economic extraction from India.
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Which country was known as the 'Jewel in the Crown' for Britain?
Which country was known as the 'Jewel in the Crown' for Britain?
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India. India was Britain's most valuable and profitable colonial possession.
India. India was Britain's most valuable and profitable colonial possession.
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What is the significance of the Opium Wars?
What is the significance of the Opium Wars?
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They opened China to Western trade and influence. British victory forced China to accept unequal trade agreements.
They opened China to Western trade and influence. British victory forced China to accept unequal trade agreements.
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Identify a method used by Europeans to control colonies.
Identify a method used by Europeans to control colonies.
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Direct and indirect rule. These systems minimized administrative costs while maintaining control.
Direct and indirect rule. These systems minimized administrative costs while maintaining control.
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What was a consequence of imperialism for native populations?
What was a consequence of imperialism for native populations?
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Loss of sovereignty and traditional cultures. Imperial rule disrupted local governance and social structures.
Loss of sovereignty and traditional cultures. Imperial rule disrupted local governance and social structures.
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Name a resource Europeans sought in Africa.
Name a resource Europeans sought in Africa.
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Rubber. Essential for bicycle and automobile tires during industrial expansion.
Rubber. Essential for bicycle and automobile tires during industrial expansion.
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Which economic theory justified imperialism?
Which economic theory justified imperialism?
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Mercantilism, promoting the accumulation of wealth through colonies. Colonies provided raw materials and markets to strengthen the mother country.
Mercantilism, promoting the accumulation of wealth through colonies. Colonies provided raw materials and markets to strengthen the mother country.
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What is the concept of 'civilizing mission'?
What is the concept of 'civilizing mission'?
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The belief that imperial powers had a duty to civilize indigenous populations. European powers claimed moral responsibility to modernize other societies.
The belief that imperial powers had a duty to civilize indigenous populations. European powers claimed moral responsibility to modernize other societies.
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What was the significance of the Sepoy Mutiny?
What was the significance of the Sepoy Mutiny?
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It led to the end of the East India Company's rule in India. The 1857 rebellion led to direct British government control.
It led to the end of the East India Company's rule in India. The 1857 rebellion led to direct British government control.
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Which African country successfully resisted European colonization?
Which African country successfully resisted European colonization?
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Ethiopia. Ethiopia defeated Italy at the Battle of Adwa in 1896.
Ethiopia. Ethiopia defeated Italy at the Battle of Adwa in 1896.
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What was the role of the East India Company in imperialism?
What was the role of the East India Company in imperialism?
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It controlled trade and political affairs in India. The company functioned as Britain's imperial agent in Asia.
It controlled trade and political affairs in India. The company functioned as Britain's imperial agent in Asia.
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Identify a result of the Spanish-American War.
Identify a result of the Spanish-American War.
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The U.S. acquired territories like Puerto Rico and the Philippines. American victory marked the beginning of U.S. overseas empire.
The U.S. acquired territories like Puerto Rico and the Philippines. American victory marked the beginning of U.S. overseas empire.
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What is the 'White Man's Burden'?
What is the 'White Man's Burden'?
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A justification for imperialism claiming Europeans had a duty to civilize other peoples. This concept justified European dominance as a moral obligation.
A justification for imperialism claiming Europeans had a duty to civilize other peoples. This concept justified European dominance as a moral obligation.
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Identify a cultural impact of imperialism.
Identify a cultural impact of imperialism.
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The spread of European languages and educational systems. Colonial powers imposed their culture to create loyal subjects.
The spread of European languages and educational systems. Colonial powers imposed their culture to create loyal subjects.
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