Imperialism

Learn about imperialism, nationalism, and historical events. Great for 10th-grade social studies!

What did Western nations hope to gain by establishing new colonies after 1880? Languages and cultures to add to their own Additional ideas for their own industries More people to add to their population figures Raw materials for their industries and markets to sell their products How did European imperialism give rise to the African nationalism? Mistreated Africans on plantations rose up because they were underpaid and treated cruelly Educated Africans rebelled because they recognized the hypocrisy of the Europeans’ treatment of them European governors of African colonies helped the Africans learn how to govern themselves African nationalists wanted to imitate the way the Europeans governed African colonies The major immediate cause of the Great Rebellion Mutiny was: A rumor that rifle cartridges were greased with cot fat and pig fat A disagreement between the sepoys and the Indian command Rivalry between Hindu and Muslim soldiers Revival and expansion of Indian nationalism Matching Please match the following terms to the correct definition. Protectorate A political groups unit that depends on another government Imperialism The extension of a nation’s power over other lands Direct Rule Colonial government in which local elites are removed from power and replaced by a new set of officials brought from the colonizing country Indirect Rule Colonial government in which local rulers are allowed to maintain their positions of authority and status Sort the following events into the correct categories based on the pros and cons of imperialism. Disadvantages Rivalries between nations Textile industry was damaged in India Indian tax collectors exploited the people Africans saw little benefit for their hard work Bad treatment and low wages Advantages Political stability in India Newspapers and books renewed interest in India Mohandas Gandhi led the nonviolent resistance to help India gain its independence Railways other structures built What factor contributed to the resistance that emerged in the early 1900s? Imperialism Nationalism Militarism Matching Please match the following term to the definition. Berlin Conference Where countries settled claims for land in Africa Annex To incorporate into an existing political unit Indigenous Native to the land Sepoys An Indian solider hired by the British East India Company to protect their interests Viceroy A governor who ruled as a representative of a monarch Matching Match the following people. King Leopold II Was the driving force behind colonization of Central Africa Mohandas Gandhi Began a resistance movement to help India gain their independence David Livingstone Wanted to have a river that would open Central Africa to European commerce