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What is imperialism? |
when a stronger county dominating a weaker one economcally, politically, and socially |
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Why was Africa refrred to as "The Darkcontinent"? |
because the interior was largely unexplored and and unknown |
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What is Social Darwinusm |
Suggested that certain civilizations were superior to others |
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what is nalionalism |
When people have pride for their nation |
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How did nationalism contribute to imperialism? |
Drove each nation to gain as many colonies as possible. |
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How did social Darwinism contribute to imperialism? |
As survival of the fittest implied, the superior should dominate inferior |
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What was the Berlin Conference? |
European nation met in berlin to divide up Africa |
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were African leaders part of Berlin conference? |
No |
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How did the Berlin Conference impact the future of Africa? |
Warlike tribes were placed togeter, friendly nations were divided. This has cased unity problems & warfare in modern times. |
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positive Impact of Imperialism |
New and improved technology, transportation, communication systems, education & medical care |
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Negative Impacts of Imperialism |
Loss of independence and culture, religion and language. Natives were treated like second class citizens |
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How did the climate of Southeast Asia lead to European interest? |
The climate was tropical all year long with regular rainfall. Had exotic spices grown there. |
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Which two European nations dominated mainland Southeast Asia? |
Britain and France |
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Which Southeast Asian nation was able to maintain independence. |
Thailand |
