Imperialism Causes and Effects

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What was a major driver for European imperialism according to the text?

  • The need to find new territories for colonization
  • Advances in transportation and communication (correct)
  • The desire to spread democracy
  • Agricultural surplus in European countries

How did technological advancements contribute to imperialism?

  • By decreasing the need for raw materials
  • By promoting equality among nations
  • By fostering ideas like Social Darwinism and the White Man’s Burden (correct)
  • By discouraging international trade

What were some negative effects of European imperialism?

  • Shift to cash crop production resulting in famines (correct)
  • Better infrastructure development in native populations
  • Increased health and sanitation standards
  • Improved literacy rates in colonized regions

How did imperialism contribute to future political conflicts?

<p>By drawing artificial boundaries that created conflicts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which concept contributed to the belief in European superiority and duty to 'civilize' non-westerners?

<p>Social Darwinism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main motivation for European nations to control overseas territories during the Scramble for Africa?

<p>To extract resources like raw materials and cash crops (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which concept justified imperialism by applying Darwin's theory of survival of the fittest to humans?

<p>Social Darwinism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the British Raj in India?

<p>To establish unity through infrastructure like railroads (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What form of colonial control refers to a country with its own internal government but still controlled by an outside power?

<p>Protectorate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which conflict led to British victory and control over South Africa?

<p>The Boer War (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a common product that European nations needed from colonies for industrial growth in the 19th century?

<p>Rubber (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which concept supported the belief that Europeans were superior and had a duty to civilize other nations?

<p>White Man's Burden (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term describes purely economic control over a region based on exclusive trading rights and resource control?

<p>Sphere of Influence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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