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New Imperialism and the Scramble for Africa
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New Imperialism and the Scramble for Africa
New Imperialism and the Scramble for Africa
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1
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Why was Imperialism a significant force for late 19th-century Europe?
Answer
Economic and political motives driving expansion and power.
2
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Which 19th-century developments increased the need for raw materials in Europe?
Answer
Industrial Revolution and resource demand.
3
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Which factor created new markets for European goods in the late 1800s?
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Expansion into colonies and global trade.
4
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How did the Long Depression (1873–96) influence imperialism?
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Stressed economies spurring search for markets and investment.
5
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What political factor led to imperial competition among European powers?
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Settlement of borders after 1871 and rising nationalism.
6
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What is meant by the emergence of ‘New Imperialism’?
Answer
Accelerated overseas conquest, control, and exploitation.
7
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Which advances contributed to New Imperialism?
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Medical and technological progress aiding conquest.
8
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Name three technological advancements that supported imperialism.
Answer
Railways, steamships, modern weaponry.
9
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What major canal's opening facilitated imperial reach?
Answer
The Suez Canal.
10
Question
How did imperialism relate to abolitionist aims?
Answer
Opposition to slavery motivated some to justify expansion.
11
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What ideological justification accompanied New Imperialism?
Answer
Theory of racial superiority used to justify dominance.
12
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What was the ‘scramble for Africa’ primarily about?
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Rapid conquest and partition of African lands.
13
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What role did exploration play in Africa’s interior?
Answer
Opened up regions to colonization and maps.
14
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Which areas were key targets for Britain in the scramble?
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Egypt, Transvaal, and East Africa.
15
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Why did Germany enter the scramble later than others?
Answer
Late unification and weaker initial imperial effort.
16
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What were some effects of imperialism on African peoples?
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Disruption, loss of autonomy, and new economic orders.
17
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What factors fostered public support for overseas expansion in Britain, France, and Germany?
Answer
Government policy, church influence, civilizational duty, patriotism, media.
18
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How did government policy promote imperialism?
Answer
Education and propaganda encouraged expansion.
19
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What role did the Church play in supporting imperialism?
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Moral justification and missionary activity.
20
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What sentiment fueled patriotic support for empire?
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Jingoism and national pride.
21
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How did newspapers and culture influence imperialism?
Answer
Promoted imperial narratives and justifications.
22
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What were some objections to imperialism?
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Racism critique, cost-ineffectiveness, war risk, domestic reform needs.
23
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Why did some argue imperialism was racist?
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Justifications based on racial hierarchies.
24
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What economic critique did opponents of imperialism often raise?
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Not cost-effective and economically risky.
25
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What fear did opponents have about imperial competition?
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It could provoke wars between nations.
26
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What did some working-class leaders advocate instead of imperial spending?
Answer
Domestic social reforms and spending at home.
27
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Which two continents were primary targets during the scramble for Africa?
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Africa and Europe.
28
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Which African regions were central to British imperial strategy?
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Egypt, Transvaal, East Africa.
29
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Which European powers were involved in Africa beyond Britain?
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France, Belgium, Portugal.
30
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Why is the ‘scramble’ timeline significant for Germany?
Answer
Germany joined later, affecting its imperial footprint.