Imperialism is when a powerful nation extends control over a weaker nation, usually by force, to benefit itself politically, economically, or culturally.

Economic reason for imperialism

Industrialized nations needed raw materials and new markets, so they took control of other regions to get resources they did not have.

Exploratory reason for imperialism

Nations wanted to explore new lands, conduct scientific research, and advance medical knowledge, especially during the Industrial Revolution

Political reason for imperialism

Countries competed for land and power. The more land a nation controlled, the more powerful it appeared.

Religious reason for imperialism

Many Western nations believed they had a duty to spread Christianity to other parts of the world

Ethnocentric reason for imperialism

Western nations believed their culture was superior and felt it was their responsibility to “civilize” other societies.

What is the White Man’s Burden?

The belief that Western nations were superior and had a responsibility to civilize non-Western peoples by changing their culture, language, and religion.

A form of control where a foreign power replaces the local government and rules directly.

A country keeps its own government but is controlled by a stronger foreign power.

A region where a foreign power has exclusive trade rights and economic privileges.

A form of control where one country dominates another through business and economic power rather than direct government rule.

Why did Britain begin selling opium in China?

China restricted trade with Britain, so Britain used opium to fix the trade imbalance and make money.

Why did Britain choose opium?

Opium was highly addictive, ensuring Chinese buyers would continue purchasing it, making Britain large profits.

Why was Britain able to defeat China in the Opium Wars?

Britain had superior weapons, advanced military technology, and a strong navy, while China was militarily weaker.

A treaty that ended the First Opium War and forced China to accept unfair terms benefiting Britain.

Why were lower tariffs harmful to China?

Lower tariffs made foreign goods cheaper than Chinese goods, hurting Chinese businesses and the economy.

Name two consequences of the Treaty of Nanking

China lost Hong Kong to Britain and had to open more ports to foreign trade, increasing foreign influence.

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Imperialism

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Question	Answer
What is imperialism?	Imperialism is when a powerful nation extends control over a weaker nation, usually by force, to benefit itself politically, economically, or culturally.
Economic reason for imperialism	Industrialized nations needed raw materials and new markets, so they took control of other regions to get resources they did not have.
Exploratory reason for imperialism	Nations wanted to explore new lands, conduct scientific research, and advance medical knowledge, especially during the Industrial Revolution
Political reason for imperialism	Countries competed for land and power. The more land a nation controlled, the more powerful it appeared.
Religious reason for imperialism	Many Western nations believed they had a duty to spread Christianity to other parts of the world
Ethnocentric reason for imperialism	Western nations believed their culture was superior and felt it was their responsibility to “civilize” other societies.
What is the White Man’s Burden?	The belief that Western nations were superior and had a responsibility to civilize non-Western peoples by changing their culture, language, and religion.
Colony	A form of control where a foreign power replaces the local government and rules directly.
Protectorate	A country keeps its own government but is controlled by a stronger foreign power.
Sphere of Influence	A region where a foreign power has exclusive trade rights and economic privileges.
Economic Imperialism	A form of control where one country dominates another through business and economic power rather than direct government rule.
Why did Britain begin selling opium in China?	China restricted trade with Britain, so Britain used opium to fix the trade imbalance and make money.
Why did Britain choose opium?	Opium was highly addictive, ensuring Chinese buyers would continue purchasing it, making Britain large profits.
Why was Britain able to defeat China in the Opium Wars?	Britain had superior weapons, advanced military technology, and a strong navy, while China was militarily weaker.
Treaty of Nanking	A treaty that ended the First Opium War and forced China to accept unfair terms benefiting Britain.
Why were lower tariffs harmful to China?	Lower tariffs made foreign goods cheaper than Chinese goods, hurting Chinese businesses and the economy.
Name two consequences of the Treaty of Nanking	China lost Hong Kong to Britain and had to open more ports to foreign trade, increasing foreign influence.

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