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Brandi Wall
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Imperialism
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What is "Imperialism"?
when a country controls another country politically and/or economically, often against the will of the people of the country.
a political and economic theory of social organization which advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole.
a theory or system of social organization in which all property is owned by the community and each person contributes and receives according to their ability and needs.
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Imperialism was brought on as a result of
Democratic Revolutions
Industrialization
World War I
Renaissance
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“All forms of life developed from earlier forms. In every case, the fittest survived and the weak died out. It is the same for people and nations.”
This passage expresses a view most often found in:
Social Darwinism
Fundamentalism
liberalism
utopian socialism
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How did the Industrial Revolution encourage imperialism?
it made Europeans feel sorry for their “little brothers.”
it created a situation where Europeans could spread the ideas of equality
it created a place for Europeans to build new tenements
it created a need for raw materials and new markets
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Western powers wanted to take over foreign lands because -
They needed new places to get natural resources
They wanted new markets to sell their goods
Ships needed places around the world to refuel
All of the above
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A key difference between Old Imperialism and New Imperialism is...
Old imperialism-countries set up new governments New Imperialism- countries set up new trading posts
Old imperialism-countries set up trading posts
New Imperialism- countries set up new trading posts
Old imperialism-countries set direct and indirect rule.
New Imperialism- countries set up trading posts
Old imperialism-countries set up trading posts
New Imperialism- countries set direct and indirect rule.
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What were the 4 forms of Imperialism?
Mutualism, Collectivist anarchism, Sphere of influence, Economic
Colony, Protectorate, Sphere of influence, Economic
Stalinism, Colony Hoxhaism, Protectorate
Dirigist, Sphere of influence, Mercantilist, Colony
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What was Sphere of Influence?
An area under the complete control of another country and settlers from the mother country come to the colony to live.
A country that is independent (sovereign), but under the protection of another country.
Ex) Egypt was protectorate under protection of England
A region where one country dominates trade with that area (the area does not officially belong to another country)
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What was Protectorate?
An area under the complete control of another country and settlers from the mother country come to the colony to live.
A region where one country dominates trade with that area (the area does not officially belong to another country)
A country that is independent (sovereign), but under the protection of another country.
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Government within an empire in which a nation has more of a hands off approach and allows an area to govern moderately is
direct rule
indirect rule
protectorate
dictatorship
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Government within an empire in which a nation completely controls another area is called
dictatorship
direct rule
indirect rule
protectorate
Imperialism
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