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.

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.

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