World Conflicts Flashcards
1
Q
Explain Exploratory
A
Map new territory; locate native people; identify natural resources available
2
Q
Explain Military
A
Countries have an opportunity to gain strategic military bases and show military strength
3
Q
Explain Political
A
Claim land for the “mother country”; make sure their country has more resources than other countries; boost nationalism
4
Q
Explain Ideological
A
To “improve” non-European’s way of life; to make them more “civilized”
5
Q
Explain Religious
A
To convert native people to the Christian religion; to change the beliefs of the next generation
6
Q
Explain Economic
A
To obtain raw materials/natural resources to produce goods; to get natives to purchase European goods & services
7
Q
What does the acronym E.M.P.I.R.E. mean?
A
E- Exploratory M- Military P-Political I-Ideological R-Religious E-Economic
