Cards in this guide (14)
What is it called when powerful countries seek to control a weaker one through conquest and colonization
Imperial colonialism is when a powerful country colonizes a
weaker country which was taken by force. The sole purpose is for
strengthening and expanding the control of the invading
country.
How did the theory of social Darwinism justify European imperialism during the 19th century
It suggested that powerful countries had the right to rule over
weaker countries.
How did the invention of machine guns influence European states in the 19th century
It allowed them to more easily conquer and control colonies in
Africa and Asia.
Which group was responsible for determining the borders of African colonies and later countries
European imperial powers.
What accurately describes the outcome of the revolutions of 1848
Though the revolutions failed to establish new governments, they
helped spread ideas that inspired later revolutions.
Which of the following describes a major difference between the Taiping Rebellion and the Boxer Rebellion
The Taiping Rebellion targeted the Qing dynasty, while the Boxer
Rebellion supported it.
Which of the following statements illustrates a key difference between how the US gained control of the Panama Canal and how it gained control of trade rights in Japan
The United States only supported rebel groups to secure control
of the Panama Canal.
Which of the following best explains how the situation described in this excerpt from a 1920 newspaper article came to be
African slavery in the United States.
Which policy did British authorities use to control the Indian people after colonizing their territory
Eliminating Indian laws in favor of English laws
Which phrase best describes the scramble for Africa
A competition between European imperial powers to control
Africa
Which action resulted from the Congress of Vienna
Europe established a balance of power following the Napoleonic
Wars.
Which factor played a major role in Austria-Hungary's decision to declare war on Serbia
Germany guaranteed Austria-Hungary its support in the conflict
with Serbia.
How did European imperialism affect Asia After the Industrial Revolution
china was forced to legalize the importation of opium.
How were the french and british similar in the tactics they used to control their empires in Asia
Answer this question…
Both exercised military and economic domination over colonial
territories
