Superpowers 4

Question 1

What were the successes of colonial power in the countries involved?

Answer 1

• Railway lines built for transport
• Spread of the English language
• Improved education and establishment of schools

These successes facilitated international migration and participation in global business.

Question 2

What negative impact did colonial power have on crops grown in colonial states?

Answer 2

• Bought at low prices by the British
• Sold for large amounts by Britain

This left farmers with little profit to invest in their futures, illustrating the Neo-colonial Theory.

Question 3

Many colonial states did not have their own governments, leading to what consequences?

Answer 3

• Severe protests for independence
• Unstable countries post-independence

The lack of self-governance contributed to instability after colonial powers withdrew.

Question 4

What type of discriminating policies were established during colonialism?

Answer 4

• Segregation of British migrants from natives

These policies have persisted in some countries until recent years.

Question 5

In the 20th Century, what led to the collapse of many empires?

Answer 5

• Colonial powers went bankrupt post-war
• Focus shifted to rebuilding home countries

The financial strain from war efforts made it difficult to maintain control over colonies.

Question 6

What movements gained popularity in the 20th Century, leading to the end of colonial rule?

Answer 6

• Anti-colonial movements

Increasing demand for independence forced colonial armies out of the colonies.

Question 8

What is the definition of neo-colonialism?

Answer 8

Continued dependence of former colonies on other countries after independence

It describes the exploitative relationship between developed and less developed countries.

Question 9

Who developed the Dependency Model that explains the cycle of neo-colonialism?

Answer 9

Frank

The model illustrates how neo-colonies become dependent on the controlling neo-colonial power.

Question 10

What is the first step in the cycle of neo-colonialism according to Frank’s Dependency Model?

Answer 10

Grow & export raw materials from Neo-colony to Neo-colonial Power

This initiates the dependency cycle.

Question 11

What happens to the raw materials in the neo-colonial cycle?

Answer 11

Processed & manufactured into a higher-value product

This increases the potential for profit.

Question 12

What is a consequence of being a neo-colony regarding investment?

Answer 12

Unable to invest in improvements (machinery, infrastructure, education, etc.)

This limits the development of the neo-colony.

Question 13

What can high value goods be used for in the context of neo-colonialism?

Answer 13

Exported and sold internationally, making large profit

This benefits the neo-colonial power.

Question 14

What is the financial situation of a neo-colony in the neo-colonial cycle?

Answer 14

Low income earned, little profit made

This reflects the economic exploitation inherent in neo-colonialism.

Question 15

In the context of neo-colonialism, what does the neo-colonial power do?

Answer 15

Controls the neo-colony

This control perpetuates the cycle of dependency.

Question 16

What is the ultimate goal of the neo-colonial power in the relationship with the neo-colony?

Answer 16

To benefit from the relationship for their own gain

This often comes at the expense of the neo-colony’s development.