1. Aim: Review for Test on Imperialism
Bring a #2 pencil and a pen.
40 multiple Choice
NO ESSAY

2. Unit 4: Imperialism
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3. 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.

4. 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).

5. 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).

6. 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.

7. 5. Europeans benefit
Gained raw materials and markets for goods-trade. Land.
Imperialism benefits the Mother Country and exploits the colony.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 8. Motives Motives- reasons.
Natural resources, markets for goods. Climate- grow cash crops.
Location- island.

11. 9. Reasons Europeans conquered
More advanced military and better technology.
Africa- the people were not united (tribalism).
India- divide and conquer.

12. 10. Advantages/Disadvantages
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.

13. 11. Meiji Restoration
11. What was the impact of the Meiji Restoration?
Wanted to westernize and modernize.