Ch 27 Study Guide
Name: _______________________________________________________ Period: ____________
1. Vocab.
A. imperialism
B. Social Darwinism
C. colony
D. protectorate
E. sphere of influence
F. economic imperialism
G. Berlin Conference
H. Boer (not just what it means, but who they are)
I. paternalism
J. assimilation
K. geopolitics
L. sepoy
M. “jewel in the crown” (not just what it was, but why it was called that)
N. Pacific Rim
O. annexation
2. What spurred on imperialism?
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3. What was Africa like before European domination?
4. What had discouraged Europeans from widespread exploration of Africa?
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Who were the 1st Europeans to explore Africa?
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5. What factors promoted imperialism in Africa?
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6. The discovery of what 2 things in South Africa intensified Europe’s interest in colonization?
7. Who were NOT invited to the Berlin Conference?
8. What was the Boer War?
Who won?
9. What are the forms of imperialism?
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10. What method of control was favored by the British and Americans over their colonies?
What officials were used?
Was there self-rule?
What was the goal?
What were gov.’t institutions based on?
11. What method of control was favored by the French and other most European countries?
What officials were used?
Was there self-rule?
What was the goal?
What were gov.’t institutions based on?
12. What was the only African country to NEVER be colonized?
How did it avoid becoming a colony?
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13. What were the positive effects of colonization in Africa?
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14. What were the negative effects of colonization in Africa?
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15. Why was the Ottoman Empire’s territory desirable to European powers?
16. What were the results of the Crimean War?
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17. What happened to Egypt as a result of building the Suez Canal?
18. What were negative effects of the British in India?
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19. What were positive effects of the British in India?
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20. What was the result of the Sepoy Mutiny?
21. What colonies did the Dutch have in Southeast Asia?
What did they force natives to do?
22. What colonies did the French have in Southeast Asia?
What did they force natives to do?
23. What was the only country in Southeast Asia to remain independent?
How did it do that?
What did it manage to avoid as a result?
24. What groups favored US imperialism?
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25. What would eventually account for 75% of Hawaii’s wealth?
Who wanted Hawaii to be annexed to the US?
How did they accomplish that?
26. What was the result of the war between the US and the Philippines?