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| In short, imperialism is the domination of a country by another country. |
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12. What is the difference between Imperialism and Colonialism? |
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1. Imperialism-controlling another country
2. Colonialism-planting settlers into distant territory |
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3. How did the Industrial Revolution lead to Imperialism? |
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| The industrial revolution strengthened Britain's economy, military, and health of its people. Wanting to sell to others across sea or land and to expand their territory, imperialism had begun. |
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4. What was the “Scramble for Africa”? |
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| The scramble for africa was an event in which Britain, Germany, France and other countries competed for Africa's lands. |
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5. What were the effects of the” Scramble for Africa”? |
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| The Scramble for Africa resulted in the colonization and invasion of Africa's land, the theft of its valuable resources, and the kidnapping of its people. All of these crimes were committed by greedy European nations. |
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6. Where were the British colonies primarily located in Africa? |
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| Britain's colonies were located in North West Africa. |
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7. Where were the French colonies primarily located in Africa? |
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| France's colonies were primarily located in North West Africa. |
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8. What were the motives for Imperialism?
8A .E:
8B. M:
8C. P:
8D. I:
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8A. Economic
8B. Military
8C. Political
8D. Ideolistic
8E. Religious
8F. Expansion |
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9. Describe EACH the 4 types of colonial rule AND each of their pros & cons:
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9A. Direct-people rule that area.
Pro(s): NONE
Con(s): The most harsh of the four types of rule. MANY died.
9B. Indirect-local officers rule.
Pro(s): Less cruel than direct rule.
Con(s): People were still treated like dirt.
9C. Protectorate-advisors controlled trade/missionaries.
Pro(s): More merciful than the other two types of rule.
Con(s): People still faced hardships
9D. Sphere of I.-outside power controls trade/investments.
Pro(s): The least harsh type of rule.
Con(s): Cared only about money |
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10. Describe the significance of King Leopold II. |
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11. Describe the significance of Menelik II. |
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| Menelik II was an African reformer who modernized Ethiopia. Thanks to him, roads and bridges were built and their military was trained and given the latest weaponry. |
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12. Describe the Boer War. |
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| The Boer war was a battle between the Boer farmers and the British army. In the end, the British army won. |
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