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Imperialism
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the best way to describe what a raw material is? | Things we get from the earth to make other items |
| Countries creating colonies in the world was nothing new for imperialism. What is the best way to describe a colony? | A settlement in a new territory that keeps close ties with its homeland |
| What is the statement that best describes the way the rise of nationalism affected imperialism? | European nations began to compete against each other for new territory |
| Why did the industrial revolution have such an impact on the start of imperialism? | Imperialism was based on the industrial revolution’s creation of collectivized farms |
| Put the following events in chronological order: | exploration, colonization, rise of limited governments, Age of Revolution, imperialism |
| What major event led to the beginnings of the Industrial Revolution through new methods in farming? | Agricultural Revolution |
| Which of the following is the best description of factors of production? | Factors of production are items needed to industrialize like raw materials and a growing population. |
| After beginning in Great Britain, where did the Industrial Revolution spread? | Japan, the U.S., Europe |
| What is the best way to describe life in cities during the Industrial Revolution? | Living conditions were unsanitary and unclean. |
| Why was there a massive time of rural to urban migration during the Industrial Revolution? | Many farmers lost their jobs and needed to move to major cities. |
| Why did most factory workers support socialism? | The goal of socialism was to protect the rights of workers. |
| Which of the following is an example of the impact the steam engine had on the factory system? | Factories could be built anywhere |
| What were the two major economic factors that led to imperialism? | Creating new markets for finished products and the need for raw materials |
| For the most part, imperial powers were located in Europe. Where were the colonies they controlled generally located? | Pacific islands |
| Why were industrialized nations able to dominate non-industrialized nations during the time of imperialism? | Industrialized nations had superior weapons and access to raw materials and natural resources |
| Which of the following would be the best example of a consequence of British control in India? | The British East India Company establishing trading posts along the Indian coast |
| What European nation was the first to explore within central Africa, later claiming a large portion of what is now the Congo? | Belgium |
| What major event was held to divide Africa up among European imperial powers? | The Monroe Conference |
| Which of the following statements best describes the way trade was opened up between the U.S. and Japan in the mid-1800s? | The U.S. and Japan agreed to become equal partners in global trade |
| What impact did Japan’s victories over China and Russia have on their overall strength? | Japan’s overall power decreased, but militarily they strengthened |
| Which of the following statements best describes what the poem The White Man’s Burden by Rudyard Kipling represented? | Europeans and Americans felt it was their duty to spread their culture |
| The Zulu War involved the Zulu tribe, Great Britain, and Dutch settlers called Boers. Which of the following statements best describes why South Africa was such a highly desired area to control? | South Africa was rich in natural resources and raw materials |
| What nationality were the Sepoys? | Indian |
| Why did the Sepoys fight against the British when a new kind of weapon was introduced to them? | Using the weapons would have violated their religious beliefs |
| Which of the following statements best describes the reason why Boxers rebelled against Europeans in China? | The Boxers did not like the spread of European influence in China |
| What was a major way the British forced trade with China | The sale and trade of opium |
| What document was written in 1823 that forbid European powers from setting up any new colonies in the Americas (Central and South America)? | The Monroe Doctrine |
| At the beginning of the Spanish-American War, which nation was attempting to gain its independence? | Cuba |
| Which of the following statements best describes the United States’ interest in the country of Cuba in the late 1890s? | The U.S. wanted Cuba free because of the large economic interest we had in Cuba |
| Why was yellow journalism a major cause of the Spanish-American War? | Many Americans believed the sensational headlines in newspapers and wanted revenge for attacks on Americans |
| What was the name of the U.S. battleship that was destroyed in Havana Harbor, bringing the U.S. into war with Spain? | U.S.S. Maine |
| Which of the following statements is the best way to describe American imperial interests after the Spanish-American War? | The U.S. became a police power in the Western Hemisphere, and built the Great White Fleet of naval ships |
| As a result of the Spanish-American War, the United States became a world power. Which of the following areas did the U.S. gain control of after the war? | Guam, Puerto Rico, the Philippines |
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