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Which of these best describes the Scramble for Africa?
Imperialist powers sliced Africa amongst themselves by drawing borders on a map
Diplomats worked with tribal leaders to determine how to colonize countries in Africa
European countries worked to finance capital expansion in African nations through loans.
The United States used the Roosevelt Corollary to prevent nations from colonizing Africa.
Define "colony."
a country which is controlled by a more powerful country.
the policy of extending the rule or authority of an empire or nation over foreign countries, or of acquiring and holding colonies.
An area of land under the jurisdiction (rule) of a ruler or state.
Having power and influence over others.
Define "exploit."
To give someone their fair share of the credit or pay.
To clearly define something.
To treat unfairly by using someone’s work or ideas and giving them very little in return
A secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose
What is domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region
Imperialism
Industrialization
The view that a nations most "fit" to survive had the right to dominate others
Dominator
Survivalist
Social Darwinism
Winner
What is domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region
Imperialism
Industrialization
The view that a nations most "fit" to survive had the right to dominate others
Dominator
Survivalist
Social Darwinism
Winner
The view that a nations most "fit" to survive had the right to dominate others
Dominator
Survivalist
Social Darwinism
Winner
Which of the following philosophies was most responsible for the territorial developments seen in the map?
Social Darwinism
Humanitarianism
Realism
Communism
Once the race for colonies in Africa began, Europeans viewed empire building as...
a good way to avoid war.
a measure of national greatness.
a way to help less fortunate countries.
something they should avoid getting involved in..
At the end of the 1800s, colonies were generally seen as a...
place to banish criminals.
sign of a country's relative power.
location to train military forces.
method for suppressing nationalism.
The seizure of a country or territory by a stronger country is called ___________. When this occurred, stronger countries dominated the political, social and economic life of the weaker country or territory.
racism
humanitarianism
marketing
imperialism
What is nationalism?
Loving your country and being able to admit that it is not perfect
Extreme love and devotion to your country
An insurance policy that protects houses
When a country expands into new territory
What is nationalism?
Loving your country and being able to admit that it is not perfect
Extreme love and devotion to your country
An insurance policy that protects houses
When a country expands into new territory
A strong feeling of pride in one's country.
Capitalism
Nationalism
Liberalism
Militarism
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