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Imperialism across the world. Imperialism is the term that refers to a nations extension of power to other lands. During this time “Western” nations demonstrated their power and began imperialistic practices. . What term describes the belief that race determines traits and abilities?. Racism.
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Imperialism across the world • Imperialism is the term that refers to a nations extension of power to other lands. • During this time “Western” nations demonstrated their power and began imperialistic practices.
What term describes the belief that race determines traits and abilities? • Racism
What term describes a political unit that depends on another government for is protection? • Protectorate
What term refers to the system in which local government officials were replaced by western officials? • Direct Rule
What term refers to the system where local rulers were allowed to keep authority and status in the colony. • Indirect Rule
Which leader established an independent Egyptian state and helped modernize the nation? • Muhammad Ali
Which European explorer traveled through much of Africa’s “uncharted” regions? • David Livingstone • He was looking for a river to open Central Africa to commerce and Christianity.
Which European journalist found Livingston and uttered the famous words “Dr. Livingston, I presume?” • Henry Stanley • Hired by King Leopold II of Belgium
What was the name given to the descendants of the white Dutch settlers in Africa? • Boers
What indigenous group did the Boers frequently battle with? • Zulu
What was the “white mans’ burden”? • Europeans had a moral responsibility to civilize primitive people.
Who were the Indian soldiers forced to work for the British? • Sepoys
What term refers to a governor who ruled as a representative of a monarch? • Viceroy
Who eventually led the movement for Indian independence from the British? • Mohandas Gandhi
What term refers to Portuguese and Spanish officials who resided in Latin America for political and economic gain? • peninsulares
What is the term that refers to descendants of Europeans born in Latin America who live their permanently? • Creoles
What U.S. document guaranteed the independence of the new Latin American nations? • Monroe Doctrine
People then living in Texas revolted and gained independence from which Mexican ruler? • Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna • Soon after Texas became a state.
What is the term that refers to crops grown for money rather than for personal use? • Cash Crops
What was the “greatest engineering feat of the time”? • Panama Canal
What drug did the British ship to China which eventually led to a treaty that strongly favored the British? • Opium
What term refers to areas where the imperial powers had exclusive trading rights? • Spheres of Influence
What U.S. idea reduced the restrictions on foreign imports? • Open Door Policy
Which Chinese group was upset about foreign takeover of Chinese lands and rebeled? • The Boxers • “Destroy the foreigner” was their slogan.
What term refers to a payment for damages? • Indemnity • What China had to pay once Beijing was attacked in response to the Boxer rebellion.
What term refers to political compromises? • Concessions
Who invented the light bulb • Thomas Edison • I have not failed, I just found 10,000 ways to not make a light bulb.
Who invented the telephone? • Alexander Graham Bell
Who wrote The Communist Manifesto? • Carl Marx. • Oppressor and oppressed have always “stood in constant opposition to one another.”
What women’s movement began during this time both in the United States and Great Britain? • Feminism • This included suffrage.
What queen tried to strengthen her monarchy and hold off United States control? • Queen Liliuokalani • The U.S. sent military forces, she was deposed, and Hawaii was annexed in 1898.
Which French scientist discovered that radium gave off energy? • Marie Curie
Which German born scientist provided a new view of the universe? • Albert Einstein • Theory of relativity
Which doctor studied the human minds and devised a method known as psychoanalysis? • Sigmund Freud
What theory was used to justify the dominance of Western nations? • Social Darwinism
The Suez canal link the Mediterranean Sea and what other sea? • Red Sea
Which European nation controlled most of Africa and India? • Great Britain