What was the main cause of inadequate food supplies in Africa during European colonization?

Europeans insisted on the growth of cash crops

Why did Britain take control of the Suez Canal?

Egypt could not pay its foreign debt

US annexation of Hawaii, the Open Door Policy, and the Panama Canal were motivated by...?

acquiring new markets and sources of raw materials

How did political systems in Africa change as a result of European colonialism in the 1900s?

traditional forms of tribal authority were weakened

During the late 19th century the countries of Europe wanted colonies so that...

they could get raw materials from the colonies

What was the "white man's burden?"

the belief Europeans should civilize primitive peoples

What happened as a result of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?

Europeans divided Africa into colonies without asking them

How did Menelik II keep colonial interests out of Ethiopia?

He exploited European rivalries and built a modern army

Europeans claimed the conquest of Africa would bring the Western benefits, but instead...?

Africans lost political independence

A political cause of imperialism was that the European countries believed that...

colonies were important for defense by adding territories

All of the following are PRO-IMPERIALIST attitudes (in favor of) EXCEPT?

"It is not necessary to own people to trade with them"

Why was India called the "jewel in the crown"

it was the most valuable of all Britain's colonies

After opening the Suez Canal in 1869, Britain...

took and active interest in Egypt

How did Europeans use paternalism to govern people in colonies?

They provided for colonial peoples needs but not rights

British rule of India brought Indian society all of the following benefits EXCEPT...

An end to religious differences between Hindus and Muslims

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1
What was the main cause of inadequate food supplies in Africa during European colonization?
Most of the farm land was used for mining
Europeans used too much of the farmland as building sites
Native farmers were drafted into the colonial armies
Europeans insisted on the growth of cash crops
2
The only free states remaining in Africa by 1914 were...?
Egypt and Morocco
Rhodesia and Algeria
Nigeria and Rhodesia
Liberia and Ethiopia
3
Classify: "The sun never sets on our Empire. Britain reigns supreme as a world power"
Religous
Political
none of the above
Economic
4
Why did Britain take control of the Suez Canal?
The British helped the Egyptians defeat French invaders
Muhammad Ali considered maintaining its security a burden
Egypt could not pay its foreign debt
France traded control of Suez Canal for control of Nigeria
5
Classify: "Heathens needed to be Christianized for their own good."
Religious
Both A and B
Ideological
6
Colonies supplied all of the following EXCEPT...
opportunities to spread Christianity
a market for goods
raw materials
Finished goods to buy
7
Imperialism occurs when...
an emperor rules a country
a country has a militaristic society
one country controls another
a country's government interferes with its economy
8
US annexation of Hawaii, the Open Door Policy, and the Panama Canal were motivated by...?
limiting the power of labor unions to strike
breaking up monopolies and trusts
acquiring new markets and sources of raw materials
extending land grants for railroad construction
9
How did political systems in Africa change as a result of European colonialism in the 1900s?
traditional forms of tribal authority were weakened
administrative units became smaller for better control
administrative units were set up along ethnic lines
opportunities for self-rule increased
10
The main reason for British colonization of Singapore was to obtain use of its...?
location along trade routes
tin mines
plantations
sources of cheap labor
11
During the late 19th century the countries of Europe wanted colonies so that...
they could provide the colonies with raw materials
they could get manufactured goods from the colonies
they could get raw materials from the colonies
they could become a market for products from the colonies
12
What was the "white man's burden?"
Europeans were responsible for destroying African culture
the belief Europeans should civilize primitive peoples
crowded urban living conditions created by industrialization
bigger, stronger Europeans could carry more luggage
13
What happened as a result of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?
Europeans divided Africa into colonies without asking them
There was less fighting between African and European leaders
France and Britain agreed to govern their African colonies
African leaders gave ideas for better relations with Europe
14
How did Menelik II keep colonial interests out of Ethiopia?
He exploited European rivalries and built a modern army
He signed a pact with Egypt and Algeria to fight invaders
He enlisted the help of neighboring African countries
He signed peace treaties with Britain, France, and Italy
15
Europeans claimed the conquest of Africa would bring the Western benefits, but instead...?
new boundaries were created recognizing similar ethnicities
The continent of Africa prospered through industrialization
African culture was appreciated by the Europeans
Africans lost political independence
16
A political cause of imperialism was that the European countries believed that...
colonies were important for defense by adding territories
colonies would provide them with markets for raw materials
colonies would provide them with manufactured goods
colonies would help them become more friendly with Europe
17
The Spanish-American War resulted in...?
a humiliating defeat for the U.S.
an important peace conference
war with Thailand
new territories for the U.S.
18
Which U.S. business interest group pushed for the annexation of Hawaii?
steel makers
railroad workers
sugar-cane planters
shipbuilders
19
Which country controlled so many colonies around the world that the "sun never set" on its flag
Germany
Great Britain
France
Italy
20
The idea that some societies are better equipped for survival than others is known as...?
Manifest Destiny
Direct Rule
Social Darwinism
Emancipation
21
All of the following are PRO-IMPERIALIST attitudes (in favor of) EXCEPT?
"It is not necessary to own people to trade with them"
"Let nothing stand in the way of American business and trade
"It is our duty to civilize heathens"
"The trade of the world must and will be ours"
22
Why was India called the "jewel in the crown"
success of India's self-sufficient economy helped Britain
it was the most valuable of all Britain's colonies
the sepoys were a perfect model of successful imperialism
it had a vast supply of diamonds, rubies, and sapphires
23
After opening the Suez Canal in 1869, Britain...
sold its share in the canal to France
seized Morocco and Tunisia
took and active interest in Egypt
removed all troops from Egypt
24
How did Europeans use paternalism to govern people in colonies?
They provided for colonial peoples needs but not rights
they trained them in advanced European farming and mining
They allowed them to assimilate into European society
They trained colonial people to govern themselves
25
Classify: Industrialized countries of Europe wanted access to raw materials such as tin, oil...
All of the above
Ideological
Economic
Religious
26
Which of the following best describes the national boundaries that existed in Africa?
drawn according to the African peoples requests
traditionally established
ancient
randomly drawn
27
British rule of India brought Indian society all of the following benefits EXCEPT...
Hospitals and factories
Railroads, roads, bridges
Improved schools
An end to religious differences between Hindus and Muslims
28
Classify: Growing industries wanted to expand their markets and add new consumers.
Religious
Economic
Political
None of the above

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