History Flashcards #6

Questions and Answers

In their competition for power, nations raced to:

Create alliances

Build new colonies (correct)

Educate their citizens

Improve their quality of life

By building military bases around the world, imperialist nations mainly aimed to:

Resupply naval vessels (correct)

Protect far-flung colonies

Initiate wars in several places at once

Avoid warfare within their own nation

Westerners who ruled territories directly denied the influence of natives because:

Westerners saw territories as an extension of a home country, so they demanded that natives conform (correct)

Westerners saw natives as racially superior, so they felt the need to demand that natives conform to Western ways to protect their culture

Natives under direct rule had weak leadership, so they did not want or expect to have influence

Natives were likely to rebel under direct rule, so Westerners needed to exert strict control

In what way did imperialism hurt rather than help European nations?

It kept nations from cooperating to achieve shared goals Signup and view all the answers

What was one effect of nation industrialization?

Nations needed more raw materials Signup and view all the answers

What would happen to industrialized nations' economies if they did not expand their reach abroad?

Nations would have a smaller market in which to sell their goods Signup and view all the answers

Which area was colonized under new imperialism?

Africa Signup and view all the answers

The term 'white man's burden' refers to:

The belief that Europe had a duty to civilize other people Signup and view all the answers

Which words convey the 'burden' Europeans had to bear from the poem 'The White Man's Burden'?

Bind Signup and view all the answers

_________ increased competition for power among European states and led to imperialism.

Nationalism Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Imperialism and Colonization

Nations competed fiercely to create colonies, which was a primary driver of imperialism.
Building military bases worldwide allowed imperialist nations to resupply naval vessels, enhancing their global presence and operational capabilities.
Direct rule by Westerners over territories was justified by viewing those territories as extensions of their home countries, necessitating the conformity of local populations.

Impact of Imperialism

Imperialism often hindered cooperation among European nations, preventing them from achieving shared goals.
The industrialization of nations created a demand for more raw materials, leading to an increase in the colonization efforts.
Expansion overseas was crucial for industrialized nations to avoid a smaller market for their goods.

Colonization and Racial Ideologies

Africa was a primary target for colonization during the era of new imperialism.
The concept of the "white man's burden" highlighted the belief that Europeans had a moral duty to civilize other peoples.

Poetic Expression of Imperialism

The poem "The White Man's Burden" by Rudyard Kipling encompasses notions of sacrifice and responsibility, using terms such as "exile," "harness," and "bind" to describe the burden felt by Europeans.

Nationalism as a Catalyst

Nationalism among European states significantly fueled competition for power and further propelled the imperialist agenda.

Description

Test your knowledge with these flashcards on historical events and imperialism. Each card provides a question about the motivations and actions of nations during their quest for power. Perfect for students or history enthusiasts looking to reinforce their learning.