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MWH Imperialism
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10th Grade
10/25/2010

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What is imperialism?
Definition
Powerful nation dominating the politics, economy, and society of another nation
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What was the main reason that European imperialism was spurred in the 19 century?
Definition
Technology and industry
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What geography-related goal most motivated 19th century European imperialists?
Definition
Control of trade routes
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Why was Africa attractive to imperialists?
Definition
Copper mines
Term
What did Christian missionaries want?
Definition
Wanted all the earth to know about Jesus Christ and become Christians
Term
19th century Social Darwinist would believe that a nation’s power is proof of what?
Definition
Superiority
Term
What 2 European nations colonized most in South America?
Definition
Spain and Portugal
Term
What 2 European nations colonized most in Africa?
Definition
England and France
Term
What European nation colonized the most land around the world during the 19th century?
Definition
Great Britain
Term
What was the purpose of the Berlin Conference?
Definition
Division in Africa
Term
Where did the US acquire a colony?
Definition
Asia – Philippines
Term
Why did European colonists believe they had the right to colonize Africa?
Definition
Europeans had wealth and power
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What did European colonization result in for Africans?
Definition
loss of lands, loss of trade, some gains in health and literacy
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What event closely preceded the rise of African nationalist movements?
Definition
World War 1 ended
Term
How was the African prime minister who first came to power in Ghana significant?
Definition
was the area’s first African leader since the 1900s
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How did Ghana achieve independence?
Definition
in a series of steps
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What made the Haitian revolution a landmark in history?
Definition
enslaves people, won there freedom, and established a republic
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What was the primary reason that Indians sought independence from Great Britain?
Definition
nonviolent civil disobedience
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From whom did the Chinese win independence in 1911?
Definition
the Qing dynasty
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