10 Things to Know About Imperialism by Denise Rendon

Explain each of the following concepts and how they relate to imperialism; -

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Industrialization & markets:-the Industrial Revolution made imperialism more necessary and it made imperialism more possible.

natural resources & raw materials:-The industrialized economies of these countries needed raw materials and imperialism was seen as a way to get those materials

nationalism:- Imperialism involves one country inducing control over another region. This is sometimes justified by nationalism, a feeling of "our nation is the best, so we should help those living in a worse situation".

racism & Social Darwinism:-according to the Social Darwinist, Imperialism was the natural expansion and success of a well-evolved culture and this expansion would help remove or improve underperforming cultures.

white man’s burden:-This poem relates to imperialism because it is a warning to the United States about what it should expect when it sets out to become an imperial power

Explain the different forms of Imperial control: direct control, indirect control, & paternalism.

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Indirect control his African / people / native more freedom and involvement in the government where direct control of the natives have no voice and have to live by European standards. Also indirect the money provided by native all goes to the Europeans.

Direct control:a control that is directly imposed upon the manufacturing, pricing, and distribution of specific goods in contrast with an indirect or general control that affects the economy in its entirety and specific goods only indirectly.

Paternalism:the policy or practice on the part of people in positions of authority of restricting the freedom and responsibilities of those subordinate to them in the subordinates' supposed best interest.

Indirect Control:is a system of government used by the British and French to control parts of their colonial empires, particularly in Africa and Asia, through Pre-existing local power structures.

Positive and negative effects of imperialism in Africa and India.

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Positive:

~Schools and hospitals

~Scientific and agricultural improvments

~improved transporttation

Negative:

~little development of middle class and loss of $$$

~less african religion

~considered inferior

~discrimination

~limited education

~Africans had little part in government

~long hours and low wages

Why was India called the “jewel in the crown”.

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These included things like spices, textiles, cotton, and the opium that the British would sell in China to be able to buy tea. Because India had so many people and so much wealth, it was the "jewel in the crown" of the British Empire

What was the Sepoy Mutiny and what caused it? What was the British reaction to the Sepoy Mutiny?

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The mutiny of the Sepoy began on May 10, 1857, when Indian soldiers who had been placed in irons for refusing to accept new cartridges were rescued by their comrades.

Describe in detail at least three causes of Imperialism.

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1.raw material:caused imperialism because nations wanted to gain raw material for their newly developed factories

2.manufactured goods:caused imperialism because nations wanted to gain market to sell their goods

3.white man's burden :caused imperialism because nations felt it was their duty to "civilize" the nations in Africa and Asia

4.democracy:caused imperialism because nations hoped to spread their government ideals

Did imperialism in Africa have more positive or negative effects?

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Imperialism in Africa had more negative effects than positive effects

Explain which imperial power was the strongest and had the biggest Empire and why.

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The Imperial power that was the strongest and had the biggest Empire was Britain this was because it had control over other lands and had more innovative technology.

Identify the major Imperial powers and the locations of the territories they controlled.

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The major imperial powers were .....

United States- Philippines, Samoa, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Java, Dominican Republic, Sumatra, Haiti, Borneo

Britain- Sudan, Union of South Africa, Egypt, China, Canada, Australia, Malaya, Burma, British Guiana, and British Honduras, India

10 Things to Know About Imperialism

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Define Imperialism.

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a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force