Module 23: The Age of Imperialism

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What is the term for the seizure of a country or territory by a stronger country?

  • Imperialism (correct)
  • Colonization
  • Nationalism
  • Militarism

Which event in 1898 led to the United States' acquisition of the Philippines and annexation of Hawaii?

  • The United States wins Spanish-American War (correct)
  • Suez Canal opens
  • Boer War begins in South Africa
  • Napoleon III proclaims himself emperor of France

What stirred ambitions in many European nations, leading them to compete for new markets and resources?

  • Industrialization (correct)
  • Spread of democracy
  • Discovery of new trade routes
  • Formation of alliances

What was a key term associated with the ignoring of claims of African ethnic groups by Europeans?

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What major event in 1914 marked the point at which most of Africa was under European control?

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What was the main impact of imperialism on Africa and Asia?

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Which event marked the expansion of European empires into Muslim territories?

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What characterized the British imperialism in India?

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How did imperialism impact African ethnic groups, kingdoms, and city-states?

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What was the overarching theme of Lesson 1: The Roots of Imperialism?

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Imperialism

Seizure of a country or territory by a stronger country.

Spanish-American War (1898)

The United States acquired the Philippines and annexed Hawaii.

Industrialization

It stirred ambitions in many European nations, leading them to compete for new markets and resources.

Social Darwinism

The ignoring of claims of African ethnic groups by Europeans.

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World War I (1914)

Most of Africa was under European control at this point.

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Impact of Imperialism on Africa and Asia

Establishment of colonies by Western countries.

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Decline of the Ottoman Empire

Expansion of European empires into Muslim territories.

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British Imperialism in India

Complete control over almost the whole subcontinent.

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Impact of Imperialism on African Groups

Imperialism ignored their claims and led to the establishment of European colonies.

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Roots of Imperialism Theme

European establishment of colonies in Africa and Asia.

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