The New Imperialism Quiz – Flashcards
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What is the definition of imperialism?
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a country's political, economic, and social domination over another.
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In their competition for power, nations raced to
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build new colonies.
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How were old imperialism and new imperialism similar?
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Colonies existed for the benefit of a mother country.
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Which area was colonized under new imperialism?
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Africa
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By building military bases around the world, imperialist nations mainly aimed to
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resupply naval vessels.
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Under new imperialism, Europe did not need large numbers of people to control territories because of
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improved transportation, communication, and other advantages.
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The term "white man's burden" refers to
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the belief that Europe had a duty to civilize other people.
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In what way did imperialism hurt rather than help European nations?
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It kept nations from cooperating to achieve shared goals.
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How was a colony different from a protectorate?
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A colony was controlled by an imperial power, but a protectorate was not.
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What was one effect of nation industrialization?
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Nations needed more raw material.
