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| the domination by one country of the political, eonomic, or cultural life of another country or region. |
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| 2. What is the difference between Imperialism and Colonialism? |
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| Imperialism was involuntary, Colonialism was voluntary. |
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| 3. How did the Industrial Revolution lead to Imperialism? |
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| The Industrial Revolution allowed nations to have the ability to "carve up africa." |
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| 4. What was the “Scramble for Africa”? |
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| This was the take over of Africa by other nations to retrive slaves and resources. |
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| 5. What were the effects of the” Scramble for Africa”? |
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| Most of Africa became westernized, converted to Christianity, or forced into labor. |
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| 6. Where were the British colonies primarily located in Africa? |
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| They were primarily located in the East. |
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| 7. Where were the French colonies primarily located in Africa? |
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| They were primarily located in the West. |
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| 8. What were the motives for Imperialism? |
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8A .Economy
8B. Military
8C. Political
8D. Ideology
8E. Religous
8F. Economy |
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| 9. Describe EACH the 4 types of colonial rule AND each of their pros & cons: |
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9A. Direct Rule: Using your own people to rule an area
9B. Indirect Rule: Chossing local officials to rule
9C. Protectorate: local rulers stayed in place but advisors controlled trade and sent missionaries
9D. Sphere of Influence: outside power claimed all rights to make investments or conduct trade |
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| 10. Describe the significance of King Leopold II. |
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| He was thefirst to institute forced labor. He also ransacked Africa for resources. |
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| 11. Describe the significance of Menelik II. |
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| His reforms allowed Ethiopia to prevent a French invasion. |
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| 12. Describe the Boer War. |
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| (1899-1902) a war in South Africa inwhich the British army successfully fought against two Boer republics called the Transvaal and the Orange Free State, and made them part of the British Empire. |
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