Imperialism Flashcards
(23 cards)
Can I explain what imperialism is?
The act of taking land/items from something.
Political imperialism
A country implements a mayor from their country into another to influence the people
Economic imperialism
The taking of goods from another country.
Cultural imperialism
The spread of culture or the act of taking culture away from somebody.
How did motives change for imperialism after the Industrial Revolution
The need for raw materials and fuel factories became the priority
How did the invention of the automobile impact life in the cities
More people moved away since they could get to the city easier
How does social Darwinism influence imperialism
Providing a philosophical justification for western powers to expand their influence and control over other nations
How does Christianity influence imperialism
Because it’s always trying to get bigger
Who were the first imperial powers in the americas (1550)
Spain and Portugal
How does the Berlin conference impact imperialism in Africa
It established rules for acquiring and controlling African territories
What is it meant by white mans burden
They have a burden to control other “lower” raced
Imperialism
To control/take over something else
Colonies
Being controlled by a bigger empire
Political imperialism
Controlling to government
Economic imperialism
Controlling through taking resources
Cultural imperialism
Controlling through culture/language, etc
Industrial Revolution
The boom in production
Raw materials
The materials needed to make certain items
Market
Where you buy/sell things
Nationalism
Being very proud of your country
Social Darwinism
The theory that individuals, groups, and people are subject to the same Darwinian laws of natural selection as plants and animals,
Universalizing religion vs ethic religion
Universal: constantly seeking concerts and have global appeal
Ethic: being born into it
The Berlin conference/scramble for Africa
Where the territory of Africa was put up to be taken over by somebody
