Idistrialism, Nationalism, and Imperialism Vocabulary Flashcards
The takeover of other nations, grew the wealth of many European nations. This exploitation of natural resources in European colonies lead to the development of new innovation, the industrial revolution and urbanization.
Imperialism
Europeans were nationalistic, having great part pride in their countries. Newly developed wealth, cities and innovations lead to a sense of blank, desiring to become a part of the competitive global marketplace and stronger nations in general, the small kingdoms of Italy and Germany, and the four islands of Japan, united to become larger nations,
Nationalism
The building of factories and Manufacturing, Grew the economy of many cities in America and across Europe.
Industrialism
The time period of rapid technological advancement that led to a societal, political and economic changes. The working conditions were dismal. Men, women and children at worked long hours in dangerous factories for little pay.
Industrial Revolution
The rise of cities, or urbanization, was a result of a manufacturing based economy.
Urbanization
In a communist society, the government is regulating all aspects of life in an attempt to bring equality.
Communism
In a capitalist society, there is a free market, meaning the government is not in control of business.
Capitalism
A rapid divide between the rich and poor was growing in urbanized areas. The author of the Communist Manifesto, wrote about the evils of capitalism and proposed a new system, communism, for government to adopt.
Karl Marx
At the forefront on manufacturing. They were equipped for mass production due to assembly line.
Factory
The desire to become stronger and wealthier nations fueled the full colonization of India, in which indigenous people were treated as second-class citizens and natural resources were exploited.
Scramble for Africa/ Berlin Conference
European business man monopolized the diamond industry. He highly favored imperialism and prospered from his businesses. The diamonds mines that he ran were highly dangerous and had poor working conditions.
Cecil Rhodes
King of Belgium colonized the Congo Basin Region of Africa for black gold or rubber. he was known for his violet treatment of native people.
King Leopold
The United States and Great Britain demanded trade with China and, when refused, began an illegal opium trade which led to addiction, death and the end of dynastic rule in China.
Opium Wars
Took place in Japan and ended the political power of the emperor. Japan greatly westernized their culture in an attempt to be globally competitive.
Meiji Restoration
A belief that any non-white person was inferior, was used by Europeans to rationalize their take-over of the indigenous people.
Social Darwinism/ White Man’s Burden
