World History Flashcards
(25 cards)
Imperialism
Extending power over a nation
Boers
Dutch extraction
Exploit
Take advantage
David livingstone
Medical missionary, went missing, living amongst the African people
Annex
To add something or leave
Protectorate
Bigger state taking over a smaller state to protect them
Racism
Prejudice against someone different
Direct rule
Country directly ruling another country
Indirect rule
A country ruling another country through authorities
Indigenous
Native to the area
Sepoy
Native soldier
Viceroy
Person appointed to rule
What is the sepoy rebellion
Sepoys refused to use ammo that were greased with pork and beef fat
Why did the sepoys not want to use ammo greased with pork and beef fat
The cow was sacred
What were effects of the sepoys rebellion
No more indirect rule, British took over completely
Who is Mohandas Gandhi
Peaceful opposer of British taxing
What was the Berlin conference
Settled conflicts, establishing rules for the competition of African colonies
Effects on imperialism on ppl India, Africa
Rise of nationalism, ethnic tensions, segregation
Panama Canal
Central America, easily cross into other lands, transports goods, everyone wanted it
5 causes of imperialism
Tech advances Increased exploration Beliefs Money Nationalism
Tech advances
Steam engine
Transportation
Weapons
Who does GB take over first
Singapore
How many parts did Vietnam spread into
2
Schlieffen plan
A plan to attack France through Belgium. To stop Russian front to focus on french front
