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Aim: Review for Test on Imperialism. Bring a #2 pencil and a pen. 40 multiple Choice NO ESSAY. Unit 4: Imperialism. Page 20. 1. Old Imperialism. Gold-riches from the new world God-spread Christianity Glory-make a name for themselves and the country they are exploring for.
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Aim: Review for Test on Imperialism Bring a #2 pencil and a pen. 40 multiple Choice NO ESSAY
Unit 4: Imperialism Page 20
1. Old Imperialism • Gold-riches from the new world • God-spread Christianity • Glory-make a name for themselves and the country they are exploring for.
2. New Imperialism • The Industrial Revolution is the turning point that separates old imperialism and new imperialism (mid 1700’s). • Natural resources, markets for goods, strategic location (naval bases, refueling stations).
3.Boer War • The Dutch are fighting the British over control of South Africa. • The British win and take control of South Africa. • Begin the policy of apartheid (racial segregation).
4. “White Man’s Burden” • Excuse or justification by Europeans for taking over Africa. • Belief that their culture is superior to all others and they are obligated to spread it. • Based on a negative view towards colonies. Inferior view of non-westerners.
5. Europeans benefit • Gained raw materials and markets for goods-trade. Land. • Imperialism benefits the Mother Country and exploits the colony.
6. Opium War • Treaty of Nanking ends the Opium War- It says- China had to pay for the destroyed opium, turn over the port of Hong Kong. • British gain the right to extraterritoriality. Sphere of influence- one nation controls the economy of another. • Boxers fought back.
7. Japan Imperialistic • Wanted to industrialize so that the Europeans would not take over. • Japan has no natural resources- took over China- it was close and had abundant natural resources.
8. Motives • Motives- reasons. • Natural resources, markets for goods. Climate- grow cash crops. • Location- island.
9. Reasons Europeans conquered • More advanced military and better technology. • Africa- the people were not united (tribalism). • India- divide and conquer.
Advantages- new technology, healthcare, education, communication, built roads, bridges, canals, ports and railroads. Disadvantages- mother country makes all the laws. High taxes. Africa- divided without regard for tribal groups- civil war. Cultures destroyed. Cultural diffusion- speak English in India- Parliamentary democracy. Christianity. 10. Advantages/Disadvantages
11. Meiji Restoration • 11. What was the impact of the Meiji Restoration? • Wanted to westernize and modernize.