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Imperialism Study Guide
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10th Grade
03/07/2017

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1.  Describe Imperialism.


Definition
A policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other countries poitically, socially, and economically.
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2.  What is the difference between Imperialism and Colonialism?
Definition
Colonialism is where one nation assumes control over the other and Imperialism refers to political or economic control, either formally or informally.
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3. How did the Industrial Revolution lead to Imperialism?

Definition
 The industrialization lead to imperialism because it increased raw materials and encouraged teh rise of europeans. 
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4.  What was the “Scramble for Africa”?

Definition
the scramble of africa was the was the invasion, occupation, division, colonization. 
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5. What were the effects of the” Scramble for Africa”?

Definition
The effects were that they kept taking african americans to diff places.
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6. Where were the British colonies primarily located in Africa?
Definition
The British Colonies were primarily located in South Africa.
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7. Where were the French colonies primarily located in Africa?

Definition
the  French were primarily located in North Africa.
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8.  What were the motives for Imperialism?
Definition
exploratory, military, political, idelogical, religous, economic
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9. Describe EACH the 4 types of colonial rule AND each of their pros & cons:

 

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9A. Powerful with its economy

9B. had many good military groups, protected plenty of people, didnt have enough men.

9C. the politicol was very good but didnt really work well with others.

 

9D. the last one was hard because people didnt agree with same religion

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10. Describe the significance of King Leopold II.

Definition
he was known for the founding and exploration of the congo state.
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11. Describe the significance of Menelik II.
Definition
his significance was  that he took important steps to strengthen and modernize his domain. He made Addis Ababa his capital, constructed a railroad, attempted to end the slave trade, and curbed the feudal nobility. His conquests doubled the size of the country and brought the present S Ethiopia into the realm.
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12. Describe the Boer War.

Definition
The war started in south africa between the british empire and the boers.
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