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Imperialism Study Guide
World History
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History
10th Grade
03/06/2017

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1. Describe Imperialsim
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Imperialsim is a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
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2. What is the difference between imperialism and colonialism?
Definition
The difference between imperialism and colonialism is imperialism refers to political or economic control and colonalism is where one nation assumes control over the other.
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3. How did the industrial revolution lead to imperialism?
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The industrial revolution lead to imperialism because the technological advances have increased need for raw materials.
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4. What was the "scramble for africa"?
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The scramble of africa was the invasion, occupation, divison, colonalzation and annexation of african terriotory by the europeans powers.
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5. What were the effects of the "scramble effect"?
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The effects of scramble effect were it led to partititioning of serveral ethnicities across newly created african states.
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6. Where were the british colonies primarily located in africa?
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They were located in west africa.
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7. Where were the french colonies primarily located in africa?
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They were located in the western part of africa.
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8. What were the motives for imperialism?
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The motives for imperalism are econmic, exploratory, enthnocentric, political, and religious.
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9. Describe EACH the 4 types of colonial rule AND each of their pros & con:
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9A. trading companies

9B. indirect rule

9C. settler rule

9D. condominium government 

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10. Describe the significance of king leopoid ll.
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He made congo a free state.
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11. Describe the significance of menelik ll.
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He rebulit ethiopia to make it a better place.
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12. Describe the boer war.
Definition
The boer war was a war that were fought by the british and the dutch setterlers.
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