Chapter 12 Test

Question 0

Five causes of imperialism

Answer 0

1- technological advances (industrial rev)
2- increase exploration: David Livingstone
3- ideological motives
4- economic motives
5- nationalism

Question 1

What does imperialism mean

Answer 1

extension of a nations power over other lands

Question 2

What are some Ideological motives

Answer 2

a desire to “civilize” non Europeans also spurred the development of imperialism

• Darwinism
• the white mans burden was a poem to civilize the heathens
  
  • to support imperialism

Question 3

Economic motives

Answer 3

Industrialized nation sought

• raw materials
• natural resources
• cheap labor
• new marketplaces for manufacturing goods

Question 4

What role does nationalism play in chapter 12

Answer 4

• 19th century political changes
• allegiance to ones country rather than to a monarch
• role of the common people
• unification motives

Question 5

What role does imperialism play in chapter 12?

Answer 5

• ties to social Darwinism
• also ties to racism
• led some to the use of military force to take control of nations
• Europeans had a moral responsibility

Question 6

Who believes in confucianism

Answer 6

France- feels Christianity is is a threat to their belief

Question 7

Who’s fears the GB is advancing on them and persuades Vietnam rulers to accept French protection from Britt

Answer 7

France

Question 8

Why were people interested in Africa

Answer 8

• europeans interest and other forms of trade
• the canal that would allow transport between themselves and Asia
• gained independence
• developed into a modern nation
• raw materials

Question 9

Berline conference

Answer 9

• settled conflicts

- established a set of agreed-upon rules regarding the competition among the great powers for colonies in Africa

Question 10

Describe Gandhi

Answer 10

• studied in London, lawyer
• worked at the law firm in South America, eyes opened to racial exploration of Indians
• returned to India, advocated for Indian independence
• nonviolent resistance movement

Question 11

Describe David Livingston

Answer 11

• medical missionary, adventurer, explorer
• traveled throughout the interior of Africa, made detailed notes
• goal was to find a river that would open up central Africa for commerce and Christianity
• disappeared for a while

Question 12

Henry Stanley

Answer 12

• U.S. journalist, continued exploring African after Livingston died
• encouraged GB to send settlers down the Congo river- they refused
• asked king Leopold of Belgium- agreed
• k. Leopold had Stanley set up colonies for Belgium

Question 13

Effects of imperialism in India

Answer 13

• British power increased
• British east India became actively involved in political mad military affairs
• rebellion ensued

Question 14

What are the Effects of imperialism in Latin America

Answer 14

• the u.s intervening with neighbors in Latin America
• Spanish- America war
• Cuba, Philippines, Puerto Rico all annexed by u.s
• separately, Hawaii annexed

Question 15

What are the effects of imperialism in Africa

Answer 15

• by 1914, only two African nations remained independent
• Liberia and Ethiopia
• rise of nationalism in Africa
• class and ethnic tensions, segregat

Question 16

Pros of imperialism

Answer 16

• brought order and stability
• led to fair honest govt
• new school system
• new roads, canals, post offices, RR
• all came at a cost for Indians

Question 17

What are the cons of imperialism

Answer 17

• economic costs- only a few enjoyed benefits most faced hardships
• local industries destroyed; ppl out if work
• high taxes
• farmers growing cotton instead do food > mass starvation
• inequalities in jobs