Imperialism #1

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25 questions

Imperialism #1

Last updated almost 4 years ago

25 questions

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Imperialism has evolved since the struggles between prehistoric clans for scarce food and resources, but it has retained its bloody roots. Throughout history, many cultures suffered under the domination of their imperialist conquerors, with many indigenous societies being unintentionally or deliberately destroyed.

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The modern era would see three periods of vast imperialism and aggressive colonialism. From the 15th century to the middle of the 18th century, England, France, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain built empires in the Americas, India, and the East Indies. A strong negative reaction to imperialism led to almost a century of relative calm in empire building. The period from the middle of the 19th century and World War I (1914 to 1918) were again characterized by a rapid spread of imperialism.

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A broader definition of imperialism is the extension or expansion—usually by the use of military force—of a nation’s authority or rule over territories not currently under its control. This is accomplished through the direct acquisition of land and/or economic and political domination.

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While the European empires established footholds on the coasts of Africa and China following the first wave of imperialism, their influence over local leaders was limited. Not until the “Age of New Imperialism” had started in the 1870s did the European states begin to establish their vast empires—mainly in Africa, but also in Asia and the Middle East.

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Driven by their need to deal with the over-production and under-consumption economic consequences of the Industrial Revolution, the European nations pursued an aggressive plan of empire building. Instead of merely setting up overseas trading settlements as they had during the 16th and 17th centuries, the new imperialists controlled the local colonial governments for their own benefit.

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By 1914, along with its successes in the so-called “Scramble for Africa,” the British Empire controlled the largest number of colonies worldwide, leading to the popular phrase, “The sun never sets on the British Empire.”

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While generally profitable, imperialism, combined with nationalism, began to have negative consequences for European empires, their colonies, and the world. By 1914, an increasing number of conflicts between competing nations would erupt into World War I.

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Imperialism #1

Imperialism #1

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What do you think is meant by the phrase "it has retained its bloody roots"?

In your own words, explain what "over-production and under-consumption" means.

What do you think is meant by the phrase "the sun never sets on the British Empire"?

Which continent was hardly controlled by any imperialist powers?

Which country controlled much of southern Africa, India, and Australia?

Which country controlled much of northwestern Africa and Vietnam?

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What are were the two main parts of the Age of Imperialism? Check two boxes.

Imperialism was generally a good thing for indigenous societies and cultures.

In which years did U.S., Japan, and Europe all engage in imperialism at the same time?

The idea of imperialism didn't exist until the 1400s.

What do you think is meant by the phrase "it has retained its bloody roots"?

When indigenous cultures were destroyed, it was always accidental (imperialist countries never meant to destroy other cultures).

Check off all of the European countries who built large empires from the 15th to the 18th centuries.

Which of the following events ended one of the main imperialist periods?

Check off the main ways that imperialism occurs.

European empires had small amounts of control in Africa and China after the first wave of imperialism.

In what decade did European empires really start to expand their control over Africa, Asia, and the Middle East?

In your own words, explain what "over-production and under-consumption" means.

Which three aspects of the Second Industrial Revolution boosted European economies and their desire to expand overseas?

Many imperialists believed that they were superior compared to other "backward nations."

Which European country dominated the imperialist movement in the late 1800s?

Which two continents were the main targets of European imperialists in the late 1800s?

Which continent was hardly controlled by any imperialist powers?

Which country controlled much of southern Africa, India, and Australia?

Which country controlled much of northwestern Africa and Vietnam?

Imperialism was one of the reasons why World War I broke out.