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36: Africa Scramble
The Scramble For Africa through Westernization
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What was Africa like in the 1870's? | The slave trade was over and Africans ruled most of the continent. |
| This kingdom was a prosperous trade center on the western coast of Africa: | The Ashanti Kingdom |
| This kingdom in Southern Africa had an army of 40,000 warriors: | The Zulu Kingdom |
| How did the king of Belgium, Leopold II, describe his imperialist view of Africa? | "I mean to miss no chance to get my share of this magnificent African cake." |
| In 1884, European leaders met in this city to plan to divide Africa among themselves: | Berlin, Germany |
| Which African nations were invited to the Berlin Conference? | None were invited |
| What types of weapons were used in various battles between Europeans and Africans? | Europeans had repeating rifles, artillery and machine guns. Africans had primitive weapons like spears. |
| In one battle with British forces, 10,000 African warriors were killed while the British only lost this many soldiers: | 48 |
| This African country was able to arm themselves with modern weapons to successfully defend their nation from Europeans: | Ethiopia |
| Five of the resources Europeans wanted out of Africa: | rubber, gold, diamonds, cotton and peanuts |
| Europeans carelessly did this while carving Africa into countries: | They drew national borders through many tribes and cultures. |
| This country achieved independence from Spain in 1821: | Mexico |
| After Independence, Mexico's constitution gave citizens this: | Guaranteed basic rights, but not equality. |
| Issue in Mexico after they became independent from Spain: | A small group of white, upper class elites still had political and economic control over millions of peasants and indigenous people. |
| Who went to war with Mexico in 1846? | The United States |
| Why did united States start a war with Mexico? | To gain territory from today's Texas to California and north to Wyoming |
| As Mexico industrialized and strengthened, what was the bad part about it? | Not much of the new wealth reached the rural and urban poor. |
| In many Latin American countries after independence, this type of leader was chosen to protect the upper class leaders from the people. | Conservative "strong-men" |
| How did the United States expand west to the Pacific Ocean? | It conquered the Native Americans and Mexico. |
| In the late 1800's, these were the last two remaining Spanish colonies in the Americas: | Cuba and Puerto Rico |
| People from this Spanish island colony began fighting for their independence from Spain in 1898: | Cuba |
| The United States sent this battleship to Cuba to show supprt for the rebels fighting for Independence: | The USS Maine |
| What happened to the USS Maine while in Havana Cuba? | It accidentally exploded after a fire started below deck. |
| What did the US do after the USS Maine exploded? | They blamed it on Spain and declared war against them. |
| How long the Sapnish-American War lasted: | 4 months |
| Theodore Roosevelt's cavalry band in the Spanish-American War: | The Rough Riders |
| In which battle did Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders get famous? | The charge of San Juan Hill in Cuba. |
| Five years after the Spanish-American war, this hero from the War became President: | Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt |
| What did Teddy Roosevelt declare to Latin American countries? | That the US will take over any Latin American country whose government we didn't agree with. (this caused resentment that exists to this day) |
| When faced with powerful and wealthy Western powers, why not just isolate? | This doesn't tend to work out well - ask Japan and China. |
| When faced with powerful and wealthy Western powers, why not just fight back? | Western countries had superior modern weapons. You really want to go against that? Ask the Ashanti and Zulu. |
| When faced with powerful and wealthy Western powers, why not just industrialize so you can be like them? | Go ahead, but good luck catching up or competing! |
| As a result of the Spanish American War, what territories did the US get? | Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines |
| After gaining Spanish territories after the Spanish American War, what Pacific archipelago did the US annex (take for themselves)? | Hawaii |
| What did the US use Hawaii for? | Sugar plantations and a military base. |
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