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What characterized the period of New Imperialism in the 19th century?
What characterized the period of New Imperialism in the 19th century?
Which concept justified European colonialism in the late 19th century?
Which concept justified European colonialism in the late 19th century?
Which of the following events paved the way for the partition of Africa?
Which of the following events paved the way for the partition of Africa?
What was a significant outcome of the Opium Wars in China?
What was a significant outcome of the Opium Wars in China?
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By 1914, which of the following countries remained independent in Africa?
By 1914, which of the following countries remained independent in Africa?
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What form of diplomacy did Western powers use to force Asian countries into trade agreements?
What form of diplomacy did Western powers use to force Asian countries into trade agreements?
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Which of the following was a common justification for European expansion into Asia and Africa?
Which of the following was a common justification for European expansion into Asia and Africa?
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Which trading company was established to govern parts of Asia during the imperialist era?
Which trading company was established to govern parts of Asia during the imperialist era?
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What was a significant political impact of European colonialism on Asian and African territories?
What was a significant political impact of European colonialism on Asian and African territories?
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Which of the following best describes the economic impact of colonialism?
Which of the following best describes the economic impact of colonialism?
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What was one result of the introduction of European political systems in colonized regions?
What was one result of the introduction of European political systems in colonized regions?
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Which country remained independent in Southeast Asia during the period of European colonial expansion?
Which country remained independent in Southeast Asia during the period of European colonial expansion?
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What social change was associated with European colonization?
What social change was associated with European colonization?
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What type of labor system was employed in European colonies, involving Indian and Chinese laborers?
What type of labor system was employed in European colonies, involving Indian and Chinese laborers?
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What economic imbalance was commonly created in colonized regions due to European colonialism?
What economic imbalance was commonly created in colonized regions due to European colonialism?
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Which was a consequence of the European colonial investment in infrastructure?
Which was a consequence of the European colonial investment in infrastructure?
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Study Notes
Background
- Early European colonial expansion is known as Old Imperialism
- Primarily focused on the Americas and coastal Africa (16th-18th centuries)
- By the 18th and 19th centuries, many colonies in the Americas gained independence
- New Imperialism concentrated on Asia and Africa during the 19th century
- The Industrial Revolution spurred the need for raw materials and overseas markets
- European powers competed for resources and markets in Asia and Africa.
Old vs New Imperialism
- Old Imperialism (16th-early 19th centuries):
- Major powers: Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, France, Britain
- Location: Primarily Americas and Coastal Africa
- Raw materials: Sugar, cotton, tobacco, silver, spices
- Motivation: Trade, raw materials, missionary activities
- New Imperialism (Late 19th-early 20th centuries):
- Major Powers: Britain, France, Germany, USA, Japan
- Location: Africa, Asia
- Raw materials: Cotton, gold, diamonds, tea, oil, coal, metal
- Motivation: Trade, raw materials, political expansion, access to markets, spread of Western civilization, national pride
European Colonial Expansion in Africa (19th-20th centuries)
- The scramble for Africa saw European powers divide the continent among themselves
- The Berlin Conference (1884-1885) formally partitioned Africa
- By 1914, only Liberia and Ethiopia remained independent
European Colonial Expansion in Asia (19th-20th centuries)
- Gunboat diplomacy was used to force Asian countries to accept Western trade demands
- Opium Wars (China) and Japan's opening up by the US Navy are examples.
- Trading companies (Chartered Companies) governed many areas
- Examples include the British East India Company (India) and the Dutch East India Company (Indonesia)
Impacts
- Political:
- Increased rivalry between European powers
- European dominance in Asia and Africa
- Increased discrimination and oppression of local populations
- Political systems were modernized.
- Economic:
- European exploitation of natural resources
- Economic imbalance and disruption of existing trade practices
- Social:
- Improvements in cities and infrastructure (e.g. hospitals, schools, railroads, and communication systems)
- Introduction of Western culture
- Colonial changes impacted multi-ethnic societies through population shifts and indentured labor.
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Explore the differences between Old and New Imperialism in this quiz. Learn about the key players, motivations, and geographical focus of early European colonial expansion from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Test your knowledge on the impact of the Industrial Revolution and the competition for resources.