How did Emiliano Zapata bring reforms to Mexico?

United peasants to seize and redistribute lands from wealthy landowners

What reforms did Mexico’s new constitution include?

Political reform of elected presidency; land reforms giving land to workers

Extension of nation’s power over other lands

Why was Britain interested in Egypt?

Egypt’s Suez Canal connected the Med. Sea to the Red Sea

What is “indirect” vs. “direct” colonial rule?

Indirect = local rulers; Direct = local elites replaced with Europeans

What defines “old” vs. “new” imperialism?

Old = trade posts; New = full control over territories

What was the Berlin Conference?

Meeting where Europe settled Africa colonization; no Africans attended

What were causes of the Mexican Revolution?

Dictatorship, central government, low wages, and lack of land for workers

How did Europeans justify imperialism

Missionaries, Christianity, and moral duty to civilize primitive people

What motivated Europeans toward imperialism?

Economy, rivalry, racism/social Darwinism

What was the main economic activity of colonies?

Plantation farming of raw materials for export

How did the U.S. build the Panama Canal?

Supported Panama’s independence and was gifted land used to build a canal

When would the U.S. intervene in Latin America?

If any Latin nation showed chronic misconduct

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1
How did Emiliano Zapata bring reforms to Mexico?
United peasants to seize and redistribute lands from wealthy landowners
Created new trade routes through Mexico’s interior
Established a strong alliance with foreign investors
Formed partnerships with European trade officials
2
Which country led colonization of Central Africa?
France
Belgium
Portugal
Italy
3
What Western country controlled Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia?
Britain
France
The United States
Germany
4
Which of the following motivations for imperialism is described by wanting raw materials & trade routes/markets?
Rivalry
Economy
Humanitarinism
Racism/Social Darwinism
5
What reforms did Mexico’s new constitution include?
Strengthened church authority, restricted foreign land
Political reform of elected presidency; land reforms giving land to workers
More private land ownership, but fewer labor rights
Limited government, army-controlled state, labor taxes
6
What Western country controlled The Philippines?
Germany
Britain
France
The United States
7
What was the only free state in Southeast Asia?
Thailand
Vietnam
The Philippines
Singapore
8
What is imperialism?
Developing self-sustained economic growth locally
Expanding domestic production for global trade
Emphasizing global cooperation with other nations
Extension of nation’s power over other lands
9
Why was Britain interested in Egypt?
Its location was ideal for new European settlers
Egyptians sought a strong alliance with Britain
Egypt’s natural resources attracted British interest
Egypt’s Suez Canal connected the Med. Sea to the Red Sea
10
What is “indirect” vs. “direct” colonial rule?
Indirect = outside leaders; Direct = native governors
Indirect = local rulers; Direct = local elites replaced with Europeans
Indirect = native officials; Direct = local autonomy
Indirect = more control; Direct = less interference
11
Which of the following motivations for imperialism is described by wanting the most national prestige and power?
Racism/Social Darwinism
Humanitarinism
Rivalry
Economy
12
Which country focused its colonization in East Africa?
Britain
Italy
Germany
Belgium
13
What defines “old” vs. “new” imperialism?
Old = expansion; New = strong domestic rule only
Old = trade posts; New = full control over territories
Old = markets; New = limited national government
Old = small trade; New = total cultural change
14
What was the Berlin Conference?
Conference on future unification of African territories
Agreement signed by Africa’s leaders to control conflict
Plan to expand trade across Europe, Asia, and Africa
Meeting where Europe settled Africa colonization; no Africans attended
15
What were causes of the Mexican Revolution?
Spread of Christianity, trade issues, and tariffs
Alliance with Spain, causing internal division
Increased democracy and reduced landowner power
Dictatorship, central government, low wages, and lack of land for workers
16
Which Western country controlled Burma and Singapore?
Britain
France
Germany
The United States
17
How did Europeans justify imperialism
Religion was their only justification for it
Providing basic needs and safety to the natives
Missionaries, Christianity, and moral duty to civilize primitive people
They argued for improved local economies only
18
Which of the following motivations for imperialism is described by a belief in racial superiority?
Racism/Social Darwinism
Humanitarinism
Rivalry
Economy
19
What motivated Europeans toward imperialism?
Economy, rivalry, racism/social Darwinism
Interest in helping foreign governments grow
Military and cultural development over nations
Need for trade and strong national peace
20
What was the main economic activity of colonies?
Global businesses set up by wealthy foreigners
Plantation farming of raw materials for export
Small-scale markets selling locally grown crops
Heavy industries producing local goods and tools
21
How did the U.S. build the Panama Canal?
Built the canal through a partnership with Colombia
Supported Panama’s independence and was gifted land used to build a canal
Made an agreement with Colombia for canal control
Bought land from Panama after a successful election
22
What European state was defeated by an African nation?
France was defeated by Morocco
Italy was defeated by Ethiopia
Britain was defeated by Nigeria
Germany was defeated by South Africa
23
When would the U.S. intervene in Latin America?
If they requested U.S. aid to solve conflicts
If any Latin nation showed chronic misconduct
When they nationalized U.S. business interests
Only to support allies in wartime

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