Why did Britain take control of the Suez Canal?

Egypt could not pay its foreign debt

British refered to the Suez Canal as the “Lifeline of the Empire” because it

provided a strategic shipping route to British colonies

The national boundaries existing in Africa by the END of the 19th century were:

imposed by European colonizing powers

Which of the following was NOT a social impact of the Industrial Revolution?

decrease of worker organized strikes

Industrialization provided a cause for imperialism because...

Nations wanted to gain raw materials for their factories

What does Laissez-Faire mean?

An economy run by business; free from government involvement

What is the main difference between colonies and protectorates?

Colonies = direct govt control, protectorates = indirect control

What was the Berlin Conference?

A meeting among European nations to divide Africa equally.

State controls all property and economic activity

What is Social Darwinism?

Only the fittest survive in the political/economic struggle.

Which of the following does NOT apply to a market system?

It ensures that government intervention is always present.

The most important factor of the US annexation of Hawaii was

Overthrow of Hawaiian monarch by US sugar tycoons

What was the Sepoy Mutiny?

A revolt started by Indian soldiers

Which of the following was NOT one of the main European motivations for imperialism

a method to secure immigrant labor for the factories

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1
Why did Britain take control of the Suez Canal?
The British helped the Egyptians defeat French invaders
France traded control of the canal for control of Nigeria
Muhammad Ali considered maintaining its security a burden
Egypt could not pay its foreign debt
2
British refered to the Suez Canal as the “Lifeline of the Empire” because it
held large deposits of coal needed by British industries.
irrigated several cash crops in the British colonies.
served as a ship-building center for the British navy.
provided a strategic shipping route to British colonies
3
The national boundaries existing in Africa by the END of the 19th century were:
Geographic
imposed by indigenous African tribes
imposed by European colonizing powers
Ancient boundaries
4
The Industrial Revolution increased the size of the middle class
False
True
5
Which was thought up by Karl Marx?
Capitalism
Socialism
Utilitarianism
Communism
6
What is the definition of Sphere of Influence?
Exclusive trading rights
Binding forces with a treaty with another country
Having pride in ones country
Keeping your culture separate from other cultures
7
One effect of Industrialization was?
Increase In Handmade Goods
decrease of factories
Decrease in Immigration
Urbanization
8
The Suez Canal connects the Mediterannean Sea to the —
Black Sea
Caspian Sea
Red Sea
Adriatic Sea
9
Which of the following was NOT a social impact of the Industrial Revolution?
decrease of worker organized strikes
Women and children acted as cheap sources of labor
Increase in demands for women's suffrage
Expansion of education
10
the industrial revolution started in great Britain largely because of what?
large amounts of coal and iron
large amount of oil
the population growth
the lack of food and supply
11
Industrialization provided a cause for imperialism because...
Nations needed a place to sell their excess raw materials
Nations wanted more workers for their factories
Many citizens wanted to live someplace free of pollution
Nations wanted to gain raw materials for their factories
12
What does Laissez-Faire mean?
International trade that pushes for less tariffs (taxes)
International trade that pushes for more tariffs (taxes)
Complete government control over business
An economy run by business; free from government involvement
13
What is the main difference between colonies and protectorates?
Colonies have puppet leaders
There is little to no difference
Colonies = indirect control, protectorates = direct govt control
Colonies = direct govt control, protectorates = indirect control
14
What was the Berlin Conference?
A meeting among European nations to divide Africa equally.
A conference between African countries to split up Europe.
A meeting between the United States and European nations
none of the above
15
Define Communism
People elect representatives from competing political parties
No opposing parties are allowed to exist
Private citizens control almost all property and economic activity.
State controls all property and economic activity
16
Where did the Industrial Revolution start at?
farming industry
mining industry
shipping industry
textile industry
17
What is Social Darwinism?
Only the fittest are able to fit into yoga pants
Only the fittest survive in the political/economic struggle.
The idea that African ways are superior to European ways
The opposite of Darwinism
18
Which of the following does NOT apply to a market system?
It ensures that government intervention is always present.
It ensures the availability of products that consumers want.
Sellers decide to stay in business based on their profits.
Sellers respond to changing needs and tastes of customers.
19
Adam Smith is known for
communism
socialism
utilitarianism
capitalism
20
Only 2 countries to resist Imperialism in Africa
Liberia
Ethiopia
South Africa
Congo
21
The most important factor of the US annexation of Hawaii was
Hawaii's desire to become part of the US
The threat that China would soon annex the islands
Overthrow of Hawaiian monarch by US sugar tycoons
The support of President Grover Cleveland
22
Life expectancy decreased during the Industrial Revolution
True
False
23
What was the Sepoy Mutiny?
An attack on the Indians started by the British
A revolt started by Indian soldiers
A war between Indian soldiers
An uprising of African tribes
24
Religious beliefs, resentment, and nationalism led to the Sepoy Mutiny
True
False
25
Which of the following was NOT one of the main European motivations for imperialism
need for natural resources and raw materials for industry
way to "compete" with other European nations
a method to secure immigrant labor for the factories
Desire to spread their culture to the "uncivilized" world
26
The Agricultural revolution led to
increased food supply
small farmers losing land and moving
all of the above
population growth
27
The Crimean War was a struggle between
France and Russia
Russia and the Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman Empire and France
Russia and France
28
The Crimean War was fought for
control of English land.
control of Turkish land.
control of the Black Sea.
control of Russian land.
29
Laissez-faire capitalists tend to favor...
encouraging free trade.
issuing tariffs.
supporting unions.
providing a universal basic income.
30
Where did the Industrial Revolution start?
China
Great Britian
Russia
America
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What was the main cause of the process of urbanization that occurrred in 19th-century Britain
poor crop yields
improved living conditions in cities
industrialization

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