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Social Darwinism claimed that human groups are subject to the same laws of natural selection as plants and animals.
Social Darwinism claimed that human groups are subject to the same laws of natural selection as plants and animals.
True (A)
Eugenics was a movement that supported the idea that all individuals should be encouraged to have children, regardless of their genetic background.
Eugenics was a movement that supported the idea that all individuals should be encouraged to have children, regardless of their genetic background.
False (B)
The New Imperialism was motivated by Western countries' belief in their racial superiority over other nations.
The New Imperialism was motivated by Western countries' belief in their racial superiority over other nations.
True (A)
The ideology of Social Darwinism supported any laws that assisted workers or the poor.
The ideology of Social Darwinism supported any laws that assisted workers or the poor.
Proof of superiority in the context of New Imperialism was often linked to new technological advancements.
Proof of superiority in the context of New Imperialism was often linked to new technological advancements.
Racial theories during New Imperialism were scientifically proven and universally accepted by all scholars.
Racial theories during New Imperialism were scientifically proven and universally accepted by all scholars.
The term 'survival of the fittest' was originally coined by Charles Darwin.
The term 'survival of the fittest' was originally coined by Charles Darwin.
Artificial borders helped to peacefully unite tribes in Africa.
Artificial borders helped to peacefully unite tribes in Africa.
Westernization improved traditional African culture.
Westernization improved traditional African culture.
The forced sterilization laws in the USA affected primarily immigrants and people of color.
The forced sterilization laws in the USA affected primarily immigrants and people of color.
The focus on cash crops during colonial times significantly decreased food production for local populations.
The focus on cash crops during colonial times significantly decreased food production for local populations.
Improvements in medical care during colonialism led to a population explosion that resulted in famine.
Improvements in medical care during colonialism led to a population explosion that resulted in famine.
The exploitation of natural resources had a positive impact on human rights in Africa.
The exploitation of natural resources had a positive impact on human rights in Africa.
Franz Boas supported the idea that race is a stable biological concept.
Franz Boas supported the idea that race is a stable biological concept.
W.E.B. Du Bois believed health differences among populations stemmed from social inequality.
W.E.B. Du Bois believed health differences among populations stemmed from social inequality.
Richard Lewontin found that genetic diversity is greater among races than within them.
Richard Lewontin found that genetic diversity is greater among races than within them.
Human genetic variation is influenced by geographic cline according to biological anthropologists.
Human genetic variation is influenced by geographic cline according to biological anthropologists.
Napoleon Bonaparte rose to power as a result of social stability in France.
Napoleon Bonaparte rose to power as a result of social stability in France.
The Industrial Revolution led to an increase in child labor as factories needed workers.
The Industrial Revolution led to an increase in child labor as factories needed workers.
The poor living conditions in overcrowded cities improved health outcomes for workers.
The poor living conditions in overcrowded cities improved health outcomes for workers.
Kipling's poem 'The White Man’s Burden' promotes the idea that imperialism is a noble duty.
Kipling's poem 'The White Man’s Burden' promotes the idea that imperialism is a noble duty.
The poem 'The White Man's Burden' encourages the idea of European superiority and justification for imperialism.
The poem 'The White Man's Burden' encourages the idea of European superiority and justification for imperialism.
In the 1870s, Africans controlled only 50 percent of Africa.
In the 1870s, Africans controlled only 50 percent of Africa.
The Berlin Conference established that no single European power could claim Africa to prevent international conflict.
The Berlin Conference established that no single European power could claim Africa to prevent international conflict.
The Suez Canal was significant for Britain as it represented a critical trade route and control over a vital area of Egypt.
The Suez Canal was significant for Britain as it represented a critical trade route and control over a vital area of Egypt.
The poem suggests that the task of the white man is both a duty and a burden.
The poem suggests that the task of the white man is both a duty and a burden.
Nsala's daughter was punished by being exiled when he failed to meet the Belgian authorities’ rubber quota.
Nsala's daughter was punished by being exiled when he failed to meet the Belgian authorities’ rubber quota.
Missionaries and explorers had no impact on the European interest in the interior of Africa.
Missionaries and explorers had no impact on the European interest in the interior of Africa.
African rulers had a significant role in the decisions made during the Berlin Conference.
African rulers had a significant role in the decisions made during the Berlin Conference.
Flashcards
New Imperialism
New Imperialism
A period of Western colonial expansion in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Social Darwinism
Social Darwinism
The application of Darwin's theory of evolution to human society, suggesting that some groups are naturally superior to others.
Survival of the fittest
Survival of the fittest
A concept in Social Darwinism that suggests the strongest and most superior groups would naturally dominate others.
Causes of New Imperialism
Causes of New Imperialism
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Industrialization
Industrialization
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Western Dominance
Western Dominance
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Scientific Racism
Scientific Racism
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Eugenics
Eugenics
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Artificial Borders
Artificial Borders
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Population Explosion/Famine
Population Explosion/Famine
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Cash Crops
Cash Crops
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Exploitation of Resources
Exploitation of Resources
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Westernization's Impact on Culture
Westernization's Impact on Culture
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White Man's Burden
White Man's Burden
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African Depiction (poem)
African Depiction (poem)
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Imperialism
Imperialism
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Scramble for Africa
Scramble for Africa
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Berlin Conference (1884-1885)
Berlin Conference (1884-1885)
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Effective Occupation
Effective Occupation
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Positive/Negative Results of Imperialism
Positive/Negative Results of Imperialism
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European Motives
European Motives
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Boas' Challenge to Race
Boas' Challenge to Race
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Du Bois on Health Inequality
Du Bois on Health Inequality
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Lewontin's Genetic Diversity
Lewontin's Genetic Diversity
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Skin Pigmentation Cline
Skin Pigmentation Cline
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Napoleon's Rise
Napoleon's Rise
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"White Man's Burden"
"White Man's Burden"
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Imperialism's Impact on Individuals
Imperialism's Impact on Individuals
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Industrial Revolution's Effects
Industrial Revolution's Effects
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Study Notes
New Imperialism
- New Imperialism refers to the period of intense European colonization in the 1800s and 1900s.
- Western nations experienced rapid industrialization, leading to the second stage of imperialism.
- People respond to and resolve conflict in diverse ways.
- Each nation develops its identity based on its own history.
Causes of New Imperialism
- Economic: Desire for new markets, raw materials, and investment opportunities.
- Military/Political: Need for military bases and national security.
- Humanitarian/Religious: Promoting Christianity and the "White Man's Burden" ideology.
- Technological: Development of new medicine, weapons, and transportation technologies.
Social Darwinism
- A theory that human groups and races are subject to natural selection.
- Social Darwinists believed that Western societies were superior and were destined to dominate.
- This theory justified imperialism and racial inequality.
Manifestations of Social Darwinism
- Belief in inherited traits: People believed learned characteristics like frugality could be passed genetically.
- Opposing aid to the poor and weak: It was believed that helping the poor and weak would go against the evolution of civilization (i.e., natural selection).
- Eugenics Movement: This movement aimed to improve society by preventing "unfit" people from reproducing. The forced sterilization of various populations was a result of this ideology.
Debunking the Concept of "Race"
- Anthropologists like Franz Boas challenged the idea of race as a biological concept, showing significant variation within groups.
- W.E.B. Du Bois linked health differences to social inequalities, not biological ones.
- Richard Lewontin highlighted the vast genetic diversity within racial groups, arguing that racial differences are much less significant than genetic diversity within them.
Geographical Cline
- Human genetic variation corresponds to geographical distribution, leading to variations in human physical traits.
- An example is skin pigmentation.
Synthesis
- The connection between racism and imperialism is explored through a historical cartoon.
- The document also examines whether imperialism influences individuals.
New Imperialism in Africa
- In the 1870s, Africans controlled 90% of the continent.
- European powers sought to exploit Africa's raw materials and resources.
- The Scramble for Africa escalated when Europeans began to claim land.
Berlin Conference (1884-1885)
- The conference established principles for European occupation of African territory.
- Effective occupation was needed to claim territory.
- No single European power could claim Africa to prevent conflict.
- European nations divided the continent without African input or consultation.
- Territories were distributed among European powers.
Effects of Imperialism in Africa
- "Positive": Unified national states, improved healthcare and sanitation, increased agriculture, better transportation.
- "Negative": Fueled tribal wars by creating artificial borders, encouraged population explosion leading to famine, exploitation of resources and human labor.
- Focus on positive effects does not account for impacts on African communities.
Additional Information
- South Africa demanded the return of diamonds from King Charles III's coronation.
- The specific historical figures and events regarding the situations described above are not being included, but the general points are summarized in study notes format.
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This quiz explores the era of New Imperialism in the 1800s and 1900s, focusing on its causes and the ideology of Social Darwinism that justified colonial expansion. Participants will learn about the economic, military, humanitarian, and technological factors driving this significant historical period.
