imperialism Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is imperialism?
A policy of extending a country’s power and influence through colonization, military force, or other means.
What were the main motives for imperialism?
Economic, political, cultural, and religious motives.
What advantages did European countries gain from imperialism?
- Access to resources
- New markets for goods
- Strategic military bases
- Increased national prestige
What is Kipling’s ‘White Man’s Burden’?
A poem that expresses the idea that it is the duty of Western nations to civilize and uplift non-Western peoples.
Who were the missionaries in the context of imperialism?
Individuals or groups that sought to spread Christianity and Western values to other parts of the world.
What are cash crops?
Crops produced for commercial value rather than for use by the grower.
Who was Gandhi?
An Indian leader who advocated for nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience against British rule.
What is civil disobedience?
The active refusal to obey certain laws or commands of a government as a form of peaceful protest.
What is the Congress Party?
A major political party in India that played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.
What is the Muslim League?
A political party in India that advocated for the interests of Muslims and eventually led to the creation of Pakistan.
Who was Jinnah?
The leader of the Muslim League and the first Governor-General of Pakistan.
What is Pakistan?
A country created in 1947 as a separate nation for Muslims in the Indian subcontinent.
What was the Sepoy Rebellion?
An uprising against British rule in India in 1857, sparked by cultural and religious insensitivity.
What was the Amritsar Massacre?
A tragic event in 1919 where British troops fired on a peaceful gathering of Indians, killing hundreds.
What was the Great Salt March?
A nonviolent protest led by Gandhi in 1930 against British salt laws, symbolizing the fight for independence.
