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history chapter 19
review flashcards for BJU world history chapter 19 test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the policy of extending a nation’s power by dominating other lands politically, economically, or militarily? | Imperialism |
| what is the right of foreigners to be tried by their own nation’s laws rather than the laws of the country they are in? | Extraterritoriality |
| A Dutch system in Southeast Asia forcing natives to devote part of their land and labor to export crops for the Netherlands | Culture system |
| What is the inland regions of a continent, especially referring to the unexplored inner areas of Africa | Interior |
| Who was the British official who recommended self-government and unity for Canada? | Lord Durham |
| Who was the British explorer who charted Australia and New Zealand? | James Cook |
| Who were the Indigenous people of New Zealand? | Maoris |
| who were the Dutch settlers in South Africa who resisted British rule? | Boers |
| who was the British leader who secured control of India after the Battle of Plassey? | Robert Clive |
| Who was the missionary to India known as the “Father of Modern Missions"? | William Carey |
| Who were the Japanese shogunate rulers during Japan’s feudal period? | Tokugawa family |
| Who was the missionary and explorer in Africa who opposed the slave trade? | David Livingstone |
| Who was the missionary in West Africa who helped end harmful practices and spread Christianity? | Mary Slessor |
| Who was the British imperialist who sought to control Africa from Cape to Cairo? | Cecil Rhodes |
| who was the Belgian king who personally controlled and exploited the Congo Free State? | King Leopold II |
| 1803 land purchase that doubled the size of the U.S. | Louisiana Purchase |
| Land gained by the U.S. after the Mexican-American War | Mexican Cession |
| U.S. policy opposing European colonization in the Americas | Monroe Doctrine |
| British law allowing French Canadians to keep their culture and religion | Quebec Act |
| Created the Dominion of Canada with self-government | British North America Act |
| Conflict between Britain and Dutch settlers in South Africa | Boer War |
| British victory that helped them gain control of India | Battle of Plassey |
| Indian uprising against British rule in 1857 | Sepoy Rebellion |
| Conflict between Britain and China over the opium trade | Opium War |
| Ended the Opium War and opened Chinese ports to Britain | Treaty of Nanking |
| War showing Japan’s rise as a world power | Russo-Japanese War |
| Chinese uprising against foreign influence | Boxer Rebellion |
| Opened Japan to U.S. trade | Treaty of Kanagawa |
| War between Russia and a coalition of Britain, France, and Sardinia | Crimean War |
| Agreement easing tensions between Britain and Russia | Anglo-Russian Entente |
| Migration of Boers away from British-controlled areas in South Africa | Great Trek |
| The ruling dynasty of China during European imperialism | Manchu Dynasty |
| Time of modernization and industrialization in Japan | Meiji Period |
| French military force used to expand its empire | Foreign Legion |
| Key city where Russia surrendered in the Crimean War | Sevastopol |
| What three key factors contributed to the European expansion period? | European culture spread with settlers, industrial nations sought resources, and Christians aimed to evangelize. |
| Explain how the U.S. pushed its border to the Pacific Ocean. | Through westward expansion, including the Louisiana Purchase, war with Mexico, and migration during the Gold Rush. |
| What caused the period of rapid industrial expansion in the U.S.? | Work ethic, natural resources, inventions, and railroad expansion. |
| How did immigrants aid the rapid growth of the U.S.? | They increased population and provided labor for industry. |
| What word best describes the U.S. policy with foreign countries? | Isolationism. |
| How did business change U.S. foreign policy? | Businesses pushed for foreign trade, leading to international agreements and expansion. |
| Explain the phrase “The sun never set on the British empire”. | Britain had colonies worldwide, so it was always daytime somewhere in its empire. |
| What four current countries were once British colonies? | Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. |
| How was the Seven Years’ War fought in North America? In India? | In North America as the French and Indian War; in India as British-French competition for control. |
| How did the British originally use Australia? | As a penal colony for prisoners. |
| Describe the tension between the British and Dutch in South Africa. | Boers resisted British rule, migrated inland, and later fought Britain in the Boer War. |
| What were the differences between Asia and North America when Europe began colonizing them? | North America was sparsely populated; Asia had strong, established civilizations. |
| Why didn’t the British East India Company want missionaries coming into India? | They feared religious unrest would harm trade and profits. |
| What was the immediate cause of the Sepoy Rebellion? What was this a symptom of? | Greased cartridges offended religious beliefs; it showed deeper resentment toward British rule. |
| How did William Carey’s childhood and education reflect God’s purpose for him? | His language skills and interest in geography prepared him for missionary work. |
| What were the two principles of ministry that William Carey based his ministry on? | Equality with locals and self-support. |
| Who was sent by the U.S. to establish trade with Japan? How did he try to intimidate the Japanese? | Matthew Perry, using powerful warships. |
| How did Siam remain independent? | By balancing British and French interests. |
| Who was the first European nation to engage in the slave trade? Which European nation expanded it? | Portugal began it; Spain expanded it. |
| What was special about the burial of David Livingstone? | His body was buried in Britain, but his heart in Africa. |
| Explain Cecil Rhodes’ idea of “Cape to Cairo”. | A continuous British-controlled territory across Africa. |
| What was odd about Belgium controlling Congo Free State? | It was personally controlled by the king, not the government. |
| Why didn’t Bismarck want to colonize Africa? | He thought it would weaken Germany. |
| Explain the motives of each of the countries involved in the Crimean War. | Russia wanted expansion; Britain wanted balance of power; France wanted prestige; Sardinia wanted alliances. |
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