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What was a major driver for European imperialism according to the text?
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?
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?
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?
How did imperialism contribute to future political conflicts?
Which concept contributed to the belief in European superiority and duty to 'civilize' non-westerners?
Which concept contributed to the belief in European superiority and duty to 'civilize' non-westerners?
What was the main motivation for European nations to control overseas territories during the Scramble for Africa?
What was the main motivation for European nations to control overseas territories during the Scramble for Africa?
Which concept justified imperialism by applying Darwin's theory of survival of the fittest to humans?
Which concept justified imperialism by applying Darwin's theory of survival of the fittest to humans?
What was the main purpose of the British Raj in India?
What was the main purpose of the British Raj in India?
What form of colonial control refers to a country with its own internal government but still controlled by an outside power?
What form of colonial control refers to a country with its own internal government but still controlled by an outside power?
Which conflict led to British victory and control over South Africa?
Which conflict led to British victory and control over South Africa?
What was a common product that European nations needed from colonies for industrial growth in the 19th century?
What was a common product that European nations needed from colonies for industrial growth in the 19th century?
Which concept supported the belief that Europeans were superior and had a duty to civilize other nations?
Which concept supported the belief that Europeans were superior and had a duty to civilize other nations?
What term describes purely economic control over a region based on exclusive trading rights and resource control?
What term describes purely economic control over a region based on exclusive trading rights and resource control?
