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an aggresive expansion by European countries to colonize nations in Africa and Asia
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new imperialism
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when a country sends their own officials and soldiers over to rule the colony; done by France
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direct rule
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when a country uses local rulers to govern the colonies; done by England
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indirect rule
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domination by one country of the policial, economic, or cultural life of another country or region
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imperialism
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local rulers were left in place but expected to follow European advisors
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protectorate
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the outside power claims exclusive investment and trading priveleges
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sphere of influence
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Describe three causes of the new imperialism.
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- economic interests brought about by the Industrial Revolution
- political nationalism - humanitarian reasons |
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What were three reasons for the success of western imperialism?
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- weakness of nonwestern states
- strong European economies - powerful European armies |
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How did people oppose new imperialism?
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some used physical resistance, while some formed protesting groups in the European countries
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Describe three different forms of imperial rule.
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1. direct or indirect colonial rule - military and govt officials placed by other country
2. protectorate - local rulers advised by other country 3. sphere of influence - other country claims exclusive rights of trading and investment |
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Explain why Lugard thought that it was necessary for Britain to pursue a policy of imperialism in Africa.
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He knew that Britain needed support for its fast growing population.
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Western colonial officials and missionaries thought they had a duty to spread the "blessings of western civilization" to their "little brothers" in Africa and Asia. How was this a biased viewpoint?
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They assume that 1) Western civilization is full of things that are inherently good and 2) that nations in Africa or Asia needed help.
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