13 Questions
What was a major driver for European imperialism according to the text?
Advances in transportation and communication
How did technological advancements contribute to imperialism?
By fostering ideas like Social Darwinism and the White Man’s Burden
What were some negative effects of European imperialism?
Shift to cash crop production resulting in famines
How did imperialism contribute to future political conflicts?
By drawing artificial boundaries that created conflicts
Which concept contributed to the belief in European superiority and duty to 'civilize' non-westerners?
Social Darwinism
What was the main motivation for European nations to control overseas territories during the Scramble for Africa?
To extract resources like raw materials and cash crops
Which concept justified imperialism by applying Darwin's theory of survival of the fittest to humans?
Social Darwinism
What was the main purpose of the British Raj in India?
To establish unity through infrastructure like railroads
What form of colonial control refers to a country with its own internal government but still controlled by an outside power?
Protectorate
Which conflict led to British victory and control over South Africa?
The Boer War
What was a common product that European nations needed from colonies for industrial growth in the 19th century?
Rubber
Which concept supported the belief that Europeans were superior and had a duty to civilize other nations?
White Man's Burden
What term describes purely economic control over a region based on exclusive trading rights and resource control?
Sphere of Influence
Explore the causes and effects of imperialism, including European industrialization, technological advancements, and the shift to cash crop production. Understand how ideas like Social Darwinism and the White Man’s Burden influenced imperialistic actions.
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