Industrialization leads to Imperialism

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The spread of the Industrial Revolution Across Europe Study the map above and use it to answer the questions -1) In what decade did the Industrial Revolution begin in the midlands of the United Kingdom? 1840s 1850s 1860s 1870s 2) In what decade did the Industrial Revolution begin in the RUHR region of German? 1840s 1850s 1860s 1870s 3) How long did it take the Industrial Revolution to reach both Paris, France and the Saxony Region of Germany? 10 years 20 years 30 years 40 years 4) Which areas of Europe were LAST to industrialize based on the map? Poland Czech Republic Belgium Luxembourg Romania Russia France the Netherlands 5) Judging from the map, do you think Turkey industrialized before or after Russia? Explain your position using information from the map 6. Study the map above. Which of the following countries has the least industrialized areas? United Kingdom Belgium Germany Russia 7. What natural resource did Germany have the helped make it one of the world's largest industrial regions? water coal oil plutonium 8. Based on BOTH maps above, which region of Europe lagged behind the rest in the area of industrialization? Central France Northern Germany Southern Italy Austria 9. Study the map above. Which city is NOT surrounded by an industrial concentration area? Berlin, Germany Warsaw, Poland Rome, Italy Moscow, Russia 10. Which industries were most prevalent in Berlin, Germany? chemicals electricity electricity petroleum petroleum electriciy steel chemicals 11. Which industry was most prevalent in Stockholm, Sweden? chemicals electricity petroleum steel 12. Which of these areas appears to be almost untouched by industrialization by 1914? Netherlands and Belgium the United Kingdom and the German Empire Spain and Portugal Switzerland northern Italy Read the section of text below on New Imperialism - What it is, why it started and how it was kept in place. 13. List the 4 basic reasons for imperialism (4 points) Match the term to its description. An area in one location ruled by a foreign government is called a colony.National pride is called nationalismIndirect rule was the imperial policy where local rulers were allowed to keep their authority and status in a new colonial setting, but they reported to officials from the imperialist nation.An area where an imperialist nation has exclusive economic rights in another country is called a sphere of influence.The policy of one country extending its power and influence over another country through diplomatic or military force is called Imperialism.Economic imperialism refers to a situation where an independent nation is controlled by foreign businesses rather than foreign governments.Racism is the belief that the people of one race are superior to another.A good example of indirect rule was how the British tried to rule Nigeria in Africa - they let the local chiefs enforce the British rules.The belief that certain races or social classes were “fit” and would survive and others were “unfit” and would die out is called Social Darwinism.The White Man's Burden was the belief that whites had a “moral duty” to “civilize” non-whites for their betterment.Anglo-saxonism is the idea that the religion (Christianity) and culture of the white race was superior and was the “right way” to do things.A good example of economic imperialism was when the British East India Company controlled India for a time prior to being taken over by the British government.Direct rule was the imperial system of completely governing a colony and removing local leaders; like how the British ruled Burma (today it is called Myanmar)A protectorate is an area that runs its own daily affairs, but is controlled by and depends on an imperialist nation for its protection.An example of a protectorate was how the US ruled Cuba in the Caribbean and the Phillippines in Asia. Another example of a protectorate was how France ruled Vietnam in Asia.The author of the "White Man's Burden" was Rudyard Kipling - the same guy who wrote "the Jungle Book"! 15. The “new imperialism” was different from the colonialism of the 16th and 17th centuries because slavery was legal for new imperialism, but not for colonialism Europeans set up trading posts in Africa and Asia instead of taking complete control as they did in early colonialism Europeans took direct control over areas in Africa and Asia instead of using trading posts colonialism of the 16th and 17th centuries was based on much more racist ideas than new imperialism Sort each of the clues to the correct cause for Imperialism 1. Economic Interests Europeans wanted colonies to provide cheap raw materials The Industrial Revolution led European nations to look for rubber, oil and tin in areas of Africa and Asia Industrial countries made so many goods, they needed markets in which to sell their finished goods Because of the Industrial Revolution, countries needed more and more raw materials for their factories and they were cheaper in Africa and Asia. 2. Political Military interests Heated rivalries led to the development competition to acquire colonies abroad and to gain an advantage over their rivals. Large militaries were built to protect those interests Colonies were also a source of national pride Some countries built powerful new military technology, such as steam powered naval ships, which allowed them to seize islands and harbors around the world to resupply their fleet. 3. Racism Social Darwinism The belief that the people of Europe (the white race) were superior to all others. The belief that the wealthy, white race was successful because they were “fitter” and would overtake anyone who wasn’t white or wealthy. 4. Religious Humanitarian Goals Christian missionaries (both Catholic and Protestant) wanted to convert the people of Africa and Asia to Christianity. Christian missionaries built schools, medical clinics and churches all over Africa and Asia. Anglo-saxonism -the idea that the religion (christianity) and culture of the white race was superior and was the “right way” to do things. The belief that whites had a “moral duty” to “civilize” non-whites in Africa Asia 16. Indirect rule means the local leaders stay in place and enforce the rules of the imperial power. Some people say this is positive.---- If you were a person from a tribe in Nigeria, why might you be angry with your local Nigerian chief enforcing the rules of the British government on you in Nigeria? Explain your point. 17. Which of the following cities on the map had more than 100 inhabitants per square mile in 1900? Click all that apply Berlin Vienna Madrid London Amsterdam Brussels Geneva Rome 18. Based on the map above, which areas were controlled by Great Britain in 1900? (Check all that apply) Australia Libya India Burma Vietnam South Africa Egypt Nigeria Canada Algeria Madagascar Korea 19. Based on the map above, which areas were controlled by France in 1900? (Check all that apply) Australia Libya India Burma Vietnam Nigeria Canada Algeria Madagascar 20. What is the one territory that Belgium had in Africa in 1900? the Belgian Congo Algeria German East Africa Belgian South Africa 21. Which of these imperial powers had NO territory in Africa in 1900? Portugal Belgium Italy The US

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