Imperialism CFA

Learn about imperialism, its causes, and effects with our engaging worksheet! Perfect for social studies students.

Use the video to answer question 1-3. 1. What are the two main reasons for imperialism? money and power money and weapons power and people art and religion 2. Why was England making such a huge profit from their colonies? Because they had colonies and no one else did. Because the population of their colonies like India provided cheap labor and resources. Because the population of their colonies like India provided expensive labor and resorces. 3. European nations took control of 90% of Africa by 1914. true false 4. Fill in the blanks using the following link. Imperialismis a policy (way of governing) in which large or powerful countries seek to extend their authority beyond their own borders. The policy of imperialism aims at the creation of an empire.Imperialist countries take control of other countries. They may use military force to do this. However, they may also avoid using military force. They may simply establish economic and political control over the other country.Imperialist policies of countries or kingdoms have goals of taking over more land to create biggerempires.The ruler of an empire gains natural resources such as agricultural and mining products. Human resources are also gained. Conquered peoples may be forced into slavery or into low-wage work. They may also be called into military service on behalf of the empire. Trade markets are also gained. The people under an imperial government may be forced to buy products from that government or from that government's industries.Thus, a policy of imperialism can vastly enrich the imperialist country. This benefit can extend over a long period of time. 5. Match the words to the definitions. Social Darwinism The belief that only the fittest survive in human political and economic struggle. Viceroy a governor who ruled as a representative of a monarch Raja a king or prince in India. Scramble for Africa Term given for the rapid invasion of Africa by the various European powers. This began imperialism in Africa. Boxer Rebellion A 1900 revolt in China, aimed at ending foreign influence in the country. Sepoy Revolt Hindu and Muslim soldiers in India fight against the British and the Sikh soldiers Opium a highly addictive substance made from the sap of the opium poppy