Unit Test(Imperialism, Industry, Nationalism) Flashcards
Protectorate
Local ruler kept position, but the foreign power actually ruled the area
Colony
Area where a foreign nation had complete control, was annexed then became part of that nations empire
Condominium
Two nations rule as partners
Concessions
right to trade, build transportation, mine for raw materials in a certain area.
Sphere of influence
Region in which a country had special exclusive economic and political privileges
India was one of Britains independent colonies bc
The Indians were ruled by the British
Industrial nations attitudes to native peoples could b described as
Paternal
Benefits to colonies such as hospitals and education were mostly provided by
Missionaries
The country that claimed most of North Africa was
France
The Suez Canal was important bc
It connected the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea
Britain wanted control of Sudan bc
They wanted to control and use the Nile
The boers were
Transplanted Dutch settlers
The boer war was fought over
Control of the Transvaal
Some European nations hoped Africa nations would assimilate or
Adopt European culture
Indian Muslims feared Loss of control bc
They were a minority and the British protected them
The Meiji restoration led to
Industrialization
Siam remained independent bc
It had skilled diplomacy
It was a buffer between British and French interests
It had a strong government
The European country that claimed land in North Africa
France
Imperialism occurs when
An advanced country controls a weaker one
Industrialization impacted imperialism bc
It created a need for raw materials
Egypt sold stock in the Suez Canal to
Britian
